The spelling of the name "Younes" can be confusing due to the different variations of pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, the name is spelled as /juːnɪs/. The "Y" is pronounced as "yu" like in "you", "ou" sounds like "oo" in "cool", "n" is pronounced like "n" in "nose", "i" is pronounced like "i" in "sit", and "s" sounds like "s" in "sun". The name is commonly spelled with an "i" in some countries, as in "Younis".
The word "Younes" is of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic name "Yunus" (يونس), which translates to "Jonah" in English. "Yunus" itself is believed to have roots in Hebrew and Aramaic languages, where the name "Jonah" appears in the Bible.