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Baby Names That Start With J

3556 baby names beginning with the letter J — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.

The most-loved baby names starting with J, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.

Girl Names

Jerrye#4364 in the U.S.Jerrye is a vintage American respelling of Jerry - here a girl's pet form of Geraldine, from th▶Jacelyn#4400 in the U.S.Modern spelling blending Jocelyn ('of the Gaut tribe') with a Jace-/-lyn sound; routes layered▶Jaide#4401 in the U.S.-ide spelling of Jade — from Spanish piedra de ijada, 'stone of the flank' — the green gem▶Jakiyah#4402 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Ja-/-iyah family (echoing Zakiyah, 'pure', and Makiyah); no single fixed ▶Jalissa#4403 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to -lissa (echoing Melissa, 'bee', and Alyssa); no single fixed root▶Jasmyn#4404 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Jasmine — from Persian yasmin, the fragrant jasmine flower▶Jelena#4405 in the U.S.Slavic form of Helen — Greek, 'light, torch; bright'▶Jiselle#4406 in the U.S.J-spelling of Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage' (a noble treaty-guarantee)▶Joud#4407 in the U.S.From Arabic joud/jud, 'generosity, benevolence; abundant rain'▶Jaden#4499 in the U.S.From Jaden/Jadon — a biblical Hebrew name ('thankful; he will judge') and a modern Jade-/-yn co▶Jalia#4500 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Ja-/-lia family (echoing Aaliyah/Jaliyah, 'exalted'); no single fixed roo▶Jamiah#4501 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Ja-/-iah family (echoing Jamila, 'beautiful', and Jeremiah); no single fi▶Janova#4502 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing 'nova' ('new', Latin) and Jana ('God is gracious'); no single fixed root▶Jasani#4503 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to a -sani ending (echoing Sani/Jasani); here for girls; no single f▶Jaylanie#4504 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jay- to a -lanie ending (echoing Leilani/-lani, 'heaven'); no single fix▶Josslyn#4505 in the U.S.Double-s spelling of Joslyn/Jocelyn — from the Germanic Gauzelin, 'a member of the Gaut tribe'▶Jaia#4590 in the U.S.From Sanskrit jaya, 'victory', with an -ia styling; also a modern Ja- coinage; routes layered▶Jaime#4591 in the U.S.From Jaime/Jamie — the Spanish form of James/Jacob, 'supplanter'; used for girls in English▶Jayanna#4592 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jay- to Anna ('grace'); no single fixed root▶Jazara#4593 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Jaz-/-ara family (echoing Zahra, 'blooming', and Jasmine); no single fixe▶Jermany#4594 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Germany (the country) and Germaine ('brother; German'); no single fixed ▶Jewels#4595 in the U.S.From the word jewels — Old French jouel, 'a gem, precious object'; also a playful plural of Jew▶Jacinta#4689 in the U.S.Spanish/Portuguese form of Hyacinth — from Greek hyakinthos, the hyacinth flower (and a preciou▶Jaiden#4690 in the U.S.From Jaiden/Jaden — a biblical Hebrew name ('thankful; he will judge') and a modern Jade-/-yn c▶Joyice#4690 in the U.S.Joyice is a decorative spelling of Joyce, a name that comes through Middle English from the Bre▶Jaisley#4691 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Paisley (the swirling pattern, from a Scottish town) with a Jay-/-sley s▶Jamiya#4692 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Ja-/-iya family (echoing Jamila, 'beautiful', and Jamia); no single fixed▶Jemimah#4693 in the U.S.-h spelling of Jemima — Hebrew Yemimah, 'dove' (or 'warm, bright as day') — Job's daughter▶Jhream#4694 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing the word 'dream' with a Jh- styling; no traditional root▶Joleigh#4695 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jo (from Josephine, 'God will add') or Jolie ('pretty', French) to the -▶Jouri#4696 in the U.S.From Arabic Jouri/Joori, 'a kind of rose (the Damask rose); a beautiful pearl'▶Judea#4697 in the U.S.From Judea — the ancient land of Judah (from Hebrew Yehudah, 'praised'); a biblical place-name▶Jalisa#4803 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending the Ja- prefix with Lisa (from Elisabeth, 'God is my oath'); no single ▶Janette#4804 in the U.S.Form of Jeanette — a French diminutive of Jeanne (the feminine of John), from Hebrew Yochanan, ▶Jasleen#4805 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sikh — jas, 'praise, glory (of God)', plus leen, 'absorbed in' — 'absorbed in God'▶Jaslene#4806 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending Jasmine (the fragrant flower, Persian yasmin) with the -lene ending; no▶Jayana#4807 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jay- opening to the -ana ending (echoing Jaya, 'victory', and Anna, 'g▶Jazleen#4808 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending Jazmin (the jasmine flower) with the -leen ending; no single fixed root▶Jianni#4809 in the U.S.Spelling of Gianni/Giana — from Giovanni (the Italian John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is grac▶Jailee#4931 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jay- sound to the -lee ending (echoing Jayla/Bailey); no single fixed ▶Javeah#4932 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a Ja- opening and -veah ending (echoing Nevaeh and Aviah); no single fixed ▶Jennah#4933 in the U.S.From Arabic jannah, 'paradise, the garden of heaven'; also an -h spelling of Jenna ('fair, whit▶Jeslyn#4934 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jes- (from Jessica/Jesse) to the -lyn ending; no single fixed root▶Joely#4935 in the U.S.Feminine of Joel — from Hebrew Yoel, 'Yahweh is God' — with a -y ending▶Journeii#4936 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Journey — from Old French journee, 'a day's travel; a trip, voyage' — a li▶Jru#4937 in the U.S.A modern invented name (echoing Drew/Jrue, as in Jrue Holiday); no traditional root▶Jeraline#5045 in the U.S.Jeraline is a J-spelled variant of Geraldine, the feminine of Gerald - from the Germanic ger ('▶Jaela#5061 in the U.S.Elaboration of Jael — from Hebrew Yael, 'a mountain goat, an ibex' (a heroine in the Book of Ju▶Jailene#5062 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jai-/Jay- sound to the -lene ending (echoing Jaylene/Marlene); no sing▶Jenaiah#5063 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jen- sound (echoing Jenna, or Jah, 'God') to the -aiah ('Yahweh') endi▶Jersei#5064 in the U.S.-ei spelling of Jersey — from Old Norse, 'Geirr's island' or 'the grassy island' (a Channel Isl▶Jessalyn#5065 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jessa (from Jessica/Jesse) to the -lyn ending; no single fixed root▶Janace#5189 in the U.S.Janace reads as a spelling variant close to Janice and Janis, names formed from Jane with an -i▶Jadelyn#5190 in the U.S.Compound of Jade (the green gem, Spanish 'stone of the side/colic') and the -lyn ending; no sin▶Jaicee#5191 in the U.S.Spelling of Jaycee/Jacey — from the initials J.C., or a blend of Jay and -cee; no single fixed ▶Jatziri#5192 in the U.S.From Purépecha/Nahuatl-rooted Jatziri, often glossed 'a flower bud; the sprouting maize' (the g▶Jazlin#5193 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jaz- sound (echoing Jasmine, 'jasmine flower', Persian) to the -lin en▶Jeilani#5194 in the U.S.Spelling of Jelani/Jilani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful'; also a Sufi surname ▶Jennings#5195 in the U.S.From the surname Jennings — 'son of Jenkin' (a pet form of John, 'God is gracious'); predominan▶Jentry#5196 in the U.S.J-spelling of Gentry — from Old French genterie, 'of gentle/noble birth; the landed gentry'▶Jiah#5197 in the U.S.From Hindi/Urdu jiya, 'life; the heart, the soul; the beloved'▶Jonah#5198 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yonah, 'a dove' (the prophet swallowed by a great fish); predominantly a boys' name▶Jordy#5199 in the U.S.Pet form of Jordan/Jordana — from Hebrew Yarden, 'flowing down, descending' (the river Jordan);▶Journiee#5200 in the U.S.-iee spelling of Journey — from Old French journee, 'a day's travel; a trip, a voyage' — a life▶Jailah#5338 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Jaila/Jayla — a modern name echoing Jamila ('beautiful', Arabic) and Kayla; no ▶Jasibe#5339 in the U.S.Latina spelling of Hasiba — from Arabic hasib, 'noble, esteemed; of good lineage, well-born'▶Jaylanni#5340 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jay- opening to -lani ('heavenly, royal', Hawaiian/Polynesian); no sin▶Jayline#5341 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jay- opening to a -line ending (echoing Jacqueline, 'supplanter', and ▶Jazzlynn#5342 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jazz (echoing Jasmine, 'the jasmine flower', Persian) to the -lynn endin▶Jessia#5343 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Jessie/Jessica — from Hebrew Yiskah, 'to behold; God beholds' (Jessica, c▶Jones#5344 in the U.S.From the surname Jones — 'son of John', from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; here for girls▶Joseline#5345 in the U.S.Latina spelling of Jocelyn — from a Germanic name linked to the Gauts (a tribe), via the mediev▶Jumana#5346 in the U.S.From Arabic jumana, 'a silver pearl; a small pearl'▶Jaiya#5492 in the U.S.Spelling of Jaya/Jaiya — from Sanskrit jaya, 'victory'; also a modern -aiya name; routes layere▶Jameson#5493 in the U.S.From the surname Jameson — 'son of James', from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'; predominantly a bo▶Jasmina#5494 in the U.S.Slavic/Balkan form of Jasmine — from Persian yasamin, 'the jasmine flower'▶Jayme#5495 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James/Jacoba, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of▶Jehlani#5496 in the U.S.-eh- spelling of Jelani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful' (linked to the Sufi al-▶Jlani#5497 in the U.S.Contracted spelling of Jelani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful'; here for girls▶Jordi#5498 in the U.S.Catalan form of George ('a farmer; earth-worker', Greek); also a pet form of Jordan ('flowing d▶Jerre#5508 in the U.S.Jerre is an affectionate short form, usually of Geraldine (feminine of Gerald, Germanic 'ruler ▶

Boy Names

Jebediah#4352 in the U.S.Variant of Jedediah — Hebrew Yedidyah, 'beloved of Yahweh' (the God-given name of Solomon)▶Jeziel#4353 in the U.S.From Hebrew Jeziel/Yeziel — a warrior of David ('sprinkled/assembly of God'); used as a Latino ▶Jhamir#4354 in the U.S.Jh- spelling of Jamir — echoing Jamil ('beautiful'); construction informal▶Jianni#4355 in the U.S.J-spelling of Gianni — a short form of Giovanni (Italian John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is g▶Joesiah#4356 in the U.S.-oe- spelling of Josiah — Hebrew Yoshiyahu, 'Yahweh supports/heals'▶Jullian#4357 in the U.S.Double-l spelling of Julian — from Latin Julianus, 'of the Julii (Julius) family; youthful, dow▶Jaeger#4465 in the U.S.From a German surname — Jäger, 'a hunter, huntsman'▶Jahmier#4466 in the U.S.Jah- spelling of Jamir — echoing Jamil ('beautiful') and Amir ('prince'); construction informal▶Jamarr#4467 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to a -marr ending (echoing Jamal, 'beauty', and Lamar); no single fi▶Janiel#4468 in the U.S.Latino blend joining Ja-/Juan ('God is gracious') to the -iel/-niel ending ('of God', as in Dan▶Jaret#4469 in the U.S.Spelling of Jarrett/Garrett — from Germanic Gerard, 'spear-brave', or Gerald, 'spear-ruler'; ro▶Jaxten#4470 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jax (from Jackson, 'son of Jack') to a -ten/-ton ending; no single fixed▶Jazz#4471 in the U.S.From the word jazz — the American music genre, also 'energy, liveliness, improvisation'; etymol▶Jens#4472 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of John — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'▶Jesaiah#4473 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending Jesse ('gift') and Isaiah ('God is salvation'); routes layered▶Jettsen#4474 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jett ('jet-black stone') to the -sen ending; no single fixed root▶Jim#4475 in the U.S.Short form of James — from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder of the heel'▶Johndavid#4476 in the U.S.Compound of John ('God is gracious') and David ('beloved'), given as one name▶Jaelen#4609 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jay- (a bird; a bright sound) to the -len ending (echoing Jalen/Jaylen);▶Jafar#4610 in the U.S.From Arabic Ja'far, 'a stream, a small river, a rivulet'; a cousin of the Prophet bore it▶Jahaan#4611 in the U.S.From Persian jahan, 'the world, the universe'▶Jahki#4612 in the U.S.Modern coinage with the Jah- element (from Jah, a name of God) and a -ki ending; no single fixe▶Jamarius#4613 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to Marius (a Roman name linked to Mars); no single fixed root▶Jarek#4614 in the U.S.Short form of Jaroslav — from Slavic jar, 'fierce, strong, spring', plus slav, 'glory' — 'fierc▶Jaymes#4615 in the U.S.-y- spelling of James — from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder of the heel'▶Jess#4616 in the U.S.Short form of Jesse — from Hebrew Yishai, 'gift' or 'God exists/my husband' — King David's fath▶Jihad#4617 in the U.S.From Arabic jihad, 'striving, struggle, exertion' — in the religious sense, the effort to live ▶Joachim#4618 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yehoyakim, 'established/raised by Yahweh' — traditionally the father of the Virgin ▶Joud#4619 in the U.S.From Arabic joud, 'generosity, abundant giving; excellence, magnanimity'▶Jahziah#4755 in the U.S.From Hebrew Jahaziah/Yachziyah, 'Yahweh sees; Yahweh reveals' — a biblical name; modern Jah-/-i▶Jailen#4756 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jay- sound to the -len ending (echoing Jalen/Jaylen); no single fixed ▶Jajuan#4757 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ja- prefix to Juan (the Spanish John, 'God is gracious'); no single ▶Janson#4758 in the U.S.From the surname Janson/Jansen — 'son of Jan' (the Dutch/Scandinavian John, 'God is gracious')▶Jarrell#4759 in the U.S.From a surname related to Gerald/Gerard — Germanic, 'spear-ruler' or 'spear-brave'; routes laye▶Jarrod#4760 in the U.S.Double-r spelling of Jared — from Hebrew Yared, 'descent', or 'rose-bush' — a biblical patriarc▶Jashaun#4761 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ja- prefix to Shaun (the Irish John, 'God is gracious'); no single f▶Javeon#4762 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to a -veon ending (echoing Javion/Devon); no single fixed root▶Javin#4763 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Javan (a biblical son of Japheth, 'Greece/Ionia') and the -vin names (Ga▶Jayceion#4764 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jayce/Jason ('healer', Greek) to an -ion ending; no single fixed root▶Jaymeson#4765 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Jameson — 'son of James', from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'▶Jayon#4766 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jay- sound to an -on ending (echoing Jayson/Deon); no single fixed roo▶Jayren#4767 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jay- sound to a -ren ending (echoing Jaren/Darren); no single fixed ro▶Jayshawn#4768 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jay- to Shawn (the Irish John, 'God is gracious'); no single fixed root▶Jazhiel#4769 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Jahaziel ('God sees/strengthens', Hebrew) with the -iel ('of God') endin▶Jd#4770 in the U.S.An initial-name — the spoken initials 'J.D.', typically standing in for a fuller name (such as ▶Jef#4771 in the U.S.Jef is a trimmed spelling of Jeff, the short form of Jeffrey - a medieval name from Germanic ro▶Jhace#4771 in the U.S.Jh-spelling of Jace — a short form of Jason, from Greek iasthai, 'to heal' — 'healer'; routes l▶Jiyaan#4772 in the U.S.From Persian jiyan, 'life, living; a fighter, the fierce one'; also linked to Sanskrit jiva, 'l▶Jiyan#4773 in the U.S.From Kurdish/Persian jiyan, 'life, living; a fighter, the fierce one'▶Jorah#4774 in the U.S.From Hebrew Jorah, 'autumn rain, the early rain' (a biblical figure); also a Game of Thrones kn▶Jorawar#4775 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Persian zoravar/jorawar, 'powerful, mighty; a brave warrior, a commander'▶Jordani#4776 in the U.S.Elaboration of Jordan — from Hebrew Yarden, 'flowing down, descending' (the river Jordan)▶Justyn#4777 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Justin — from Latin Justinus, 'just, fair, righteous, upright'▶Jaaire#4935 in the U.S.Spelling of Jair/Jaire — from Hebrew Yair, 'he will enlighten; he shines, he illuminates' — a b▶Jaaziel#4936 in the U.S.From Hebrew Jaaziel/Yaaziel, 'God strengthens; whom God consoles/comforts' — a Levite musician ▶Jacorey#4937 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ja- prefix to Corey ('hollow/ravine' or 'maiden'); no single fixed r▶Jadarius#4938 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ja- prefix to Darius ('possessor, holder of the good; wealthy'); no ▶Jahlani#4939 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Jelani ('mighty, powerful', Swahili) and the -lani ('heaven', Hawaiian) ▶Jakson#4940 in the U.S.Streamlined spelling of Jackson — 'son of Jack', from Jack (a pet form of John, 'God is graciou▶Jameel#4941 in the U.S.Spelling of Jamil — from Arabic jamil, 'beautiful, handsome; graceful, elegant'▶Jamey#4942 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James, from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder of▶Jaxxson#4943 in the U.S.Double-x spelling of Jackson — 'son of Jack', from Jack (a pet form of John, 'God is gracious')▶Jaydin#4944 in the U.S.-in spelling of Jayden — a modern coinage (often linked to Jadon, 'thankful' or 'God has heard'▶Jayvin#4945 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jay- sound to the -vin ending (echoing Javin/Gavin/Kevin); no single f▶Jensyn#4946 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Jensen — 'son of Jens' (the Danish John, 'God is gracious'); here for boys▶Jerrell#4947 in the U.S.From a surname related to Gerald/Gerard — Germanic, 'spear-ruler' or 'spear-brave'; routes laye▶Jeyren#4948 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a Jey-/Jay- opening and a -ren ending (echoing Jayren/Jaren/Darren); no sin▶Jezreel#4949 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yizre'el, 'God sows; God will plant/scatter (seed)' — a biblical valley and name▶Joell#4950 in the U.S.Double-l spelling of Joel — from Hebrew Yoel, 'Yahweh is God' — a minor prophet▶Josmar#4951 in the U.S.Modern Latino coinage blending Jose ('God will add/increase') with Mar ('sea', or from Marcos/M▶Joy#4952 in the U.S.From the word joy — from Latin gaudia, 'great happiness, delight, gladness'; here for boys▶Juaquin#4953 in the U.S.Spelling of Joaquin — the Spanish Joachim, from Hebrew Yehoyakim, 'Yahweh will establish; raise▶Jervontae#5018 in the U.S.Jervontae reads as a modern coinage or respelling with no documented etymology; any resemblance▶Jahmeir#5115 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jah- ('God', Rastafari) to a -meir ending (echoing Amir, 'prince'); no s▶Jahmere#5116 in the U.S.-mere spelling of Jahmeir/Jahmir — joining Jah- ('God', Rastafari) to a -mere ending (echoing A▶Jakyri#5117 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a Ja- opening and -kyri ending (echoing Kyrie, 'Lord, have mercy', and the ▶Jalani#5118 in the U.S.Spelling of Jelani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful' (linked to the Sufi al-Jilan▶Jamarii#5119 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Jamari — a modern coinage joining Ja- to -mari (echoing Amari, 'strength'/▶Jamieson#5120 in the U.S.From the surname Jamieson/Jameson — 'son of James', from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'▶Jayme#5121 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the he▶Jeancarlos#5122 in the U.S.Compound of Jean (the French John, 'God is gracious') and Carlos ('free man'); a Latino double ▶Jedd#5123 in the U.S.Double-d spelling of Jed — a short form of Jedidiah, from Hebrew, 'beloved of the Lord; friend ▶Jesper#5124 in the U.S.Scandinavian/Danish form of Jasper/Casper — from Persian, 'treasurer; bringer of treasure' (one▶Jessy#5125 in the U.S.-y spelling of Jesse — from Hebrew Yishai, 'gift; God exists' (the father of King David); here ▶Jordin#5126 in the U.S.-in spelling of Jordan — from Hebrew Yarden, 'flowing down, descending' (the river Jordan); her▶Juanito#5127 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Juan — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — 'little John'▶Juda#5128 in the U.S.Spelling of Judah — from Hebrew Yehuda, 'praised; let God be praised' (a son of Jacob; the trib▶Judas#5129 in the U.S.Greek form of Judah — from Hebrew Yehuda, 'praised; let God be praised'; we note its associatio▶Julen#5130 in the U.S.Basque form of Julian — from Latin Julianus, 'of the Julii family; youthful, downy-bearded'▶Juwan#5131 in the U.S.Spelling of Jawan/Juan — a modern coinage echoing Juan (the Spanish John, 'God is gracious') an▶Jabriel#5293 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending a Ja- prefix with Gabriel/Jibril ('God is my strength', Hebrew/Arabic);▶Jaheem#5294 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Jah- ('God', Rastafari) to a -heem ending (echoing Raheem/Kareem); no ▶Jahel#5295 in the U.S.Spelling of Jael/Yael — from Hebrew Ya'el, 'a mountain goat, an ibex' (a surefooted climber); h▶Jahiem#5296 in the U.S.-iem spelling of Jaheim — joining Jah- ('God', Rastafari) to a -iem ending (echoing Raheem/Kare▶Jakhai#5297 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Ja- opening to -khai (echoing Khai, 'victory/godly', and Kai, 'sea'); ▶Jalal#5298 in the U.S.From Arabic jalal, 'majesty, glory, grandeur, greatness; the splendor of God'▶Jarad#5299 in the U.S.-a- spelling of Jared — from Hebrew Yered, 'descent; a descending; he who descends'▶Jarren#5300 in the U.S.-rr-/-en spelling of Jaron — from Hebrew, 'to cry out; to sing/shout for joy'; also a Jarrah/Da▶Jasher#5301 in the U.S.From Hebrew yashar, 'upright, righteous, straight; just' (the lost Book of Jasher, 'the Book of▶Jasire#5302 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Yasir/Jasir — from Arabic, 'wealthy; easy, gentle, lenient'; no singl▶Javonni#5303 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Giovanni/Javon (the Italian John, 'God is gracious'); no single fixed ro▶Jaxin#5304 in the U.S.-in spelling of Jaxon/Jackson — 'son of Jack' (Jack from John, 'God is gracious'); no single fi▶Jaydens#5305 in the U.S.-s spelling of Jayden — a modern name (possibly from Jadon, 'thankful; God has heard', Hebrew);▶Jeanpierre#5306 in the U.S.Compound of Jean (the French John, 'God is gracious') and Pierre (the French Peter, 'rock, ston▶Jermiah#5307 in the U.S.Streamlined spelling of Jeremiah — from Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'Yahweh will exalt; the Lord raises u▶Jhonathan#5308 in the U.S.Jh-spelling of Jonathan — from Hebrew Yehonatan, 'Yahweh has given; gift of God'▶Joni#5309 in the U.S.Finnish form of John (Johannes) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; also Hebrew Yoni, 'a▶Jordany#5310 in the U.S.Latina elaboration of Jordan — from Hebrew Yarden, 'flowing down, descending' (the river Jordan▶Joseangel#5311 in the U.S.Compound of José (the Spanish Joseph, 'God will add') and Ángel ('a messenger, an angel', Greek▶Josemanuel#5312 in the U.S.Compound of José (the Spanish Joseph, 'God will add') and Manuel (Emmanuel, 'God is with us')▶Journee#5313 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Journey — from Old French journee, 'a day's travel/work' (from jour, 'a day') —▶Jozef#5314 in the U.S.Polish/Dutch form of Joseph — from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add, God will increase'▶Juandiego#5315 in the U.S.Compound of Juan (the Spanish John, 'God is gracious') and Diego (linked to Santiago/James, 'su▶Juddson#5316 in the U.S.-dd- spelling of Judson — 'son of Jordan' (via the medieval Judd, from Jordan, 'flowing down')▶Jolly#5406 in the U.S.Jolly comes from the English word jolly, 'merry, cheerful,' which itself passed into English fr▶Joandri#5421 in the U.S.Joandri is a modern Latin American blended name, common in Dominican and Venezuelan naming, tha▶Jerol#5443 in the U.S.Jerol is a pared-down spelling of Jerrold, itself a form of Gerald, from the Old Germanic Gerwa▶Jabir#5511 in the U.S.From Arabic jabir, 'the comforter, the consoler; one who restores, who sets right' (linked to t▶Jacere#5512 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Ja- prefix with -cere (echoing 'sincere', and the Ja-/Jacob, 'suppla▶

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