Bible Dictionary
Jona
Jona is the Greek form of Jonah. In the New Testament it appears in references to Simon Peter as the son of Jona, or Jonah.
Definition
Jona is the Greek form of Jonah. In the New Testament it appears in the name of Simon Barjona, meaning Simon son of Jona or Jonah.
Biblical Usage
Jona is used in references to Simon Peter’s father and in the address “Simon Barjona.”
Historical Background
The name means “a dove.”
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a dove) (Greek form of Jonah), the father of the apostle Peter, (John 1:42) who is hence addressed as Simon Barjona (i.e. son of Jona) in (Matthew 16:17)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jo'-na.</p><p>See JONAH; JONAS.</p>