Jona

William 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)

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  • Bar-jona

    Son of Jonah, the patronymic of Peter (Matt. 16:17; John 1:42), because his father's name was Jonas....

    Easton's Bible Dictionary