Jonas
(1.) Greek form of Jonah (Matt. 12:39, 40, 41, etc.).
(2.) The father of the apostles Peter (John 21:15-17) and
Andrew; but the reading should be (also in 1:42), as in the
Revised Version, "John," instead of Jonas.
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'Jonas' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.