Female and male first names beginning with the letter “J”..
JENEKA
FemaleCaptivating feminine name of Yoruba origin, meaning "she who brings joy".
JENEL
FemaleUnique and distinctive name of unknown origin, with possible ties to Hebrew or Welsh roots, and a potential meaning of "God is my judge" in Hebrew.
JENELE
FemaleEnglish origin and its meaning is either "graceful" or "elegant", derived from the combination of "jen" meaning graceful and "-elle" denoting beauty or elegance. Alternatively, it can be considered a diminutive form of Jennifer, meaning "fair" or "white".
JENELEE
FemaleDistinctive Hawaiian name created by James A. Michener for his novel "Hawaii".
JENELL
FemaleDistinctive American name created in the mid-20th century as a combination of Jennifer ("fair") and Michelle ("who is like God?"). Despite having no direct translation or specific meaning, it has gained popularity among those appreciating its unique charm.
JENELLA
FemaleModern female given name of unknown origin and meaning.
JENELLE
FemaleAmerican name created by combining Jennifer and Michelle; it's often interpreted as having a spiritual meaning, despite lacking specific historical significance.
JENELLY
FemaleModern, uniquely created female name with no known origin or traditional meaning.
JENELY
FemaleHaitian-origin female name meaning "graceful" or "elegant.
JENENE
FemaleUnique and elegant Swahili name meaning 'beauty'.
JENERA
FemaleRare first name whose origin and meaning are unclear. It's believed to be a variant spelling of Jenara, but its etymology remains uncertain. The name gained some recognition in the U.S. mid-20th century yet has never been popular. Today, Jenera continues to be used sparingly, offering distinctiveness to those who bear it.
JENERAL
MaleGeneral is a unique American name derived from the English word for high-ranking military officer. It's secular, powerful, and not widely used but carries strong associations with leadership and authority.
JENESA
FemaleHebrew name meaning "God will increase," originating from Judith in the Bible and serving as a unique alternative to Jennifer.
JENESE
FemaleHebrew feminine name that means "God is our judge," signifying divine justice and providence.
JENESHA
FemaleIgbo Nigerian name meaning 'birth brings happiness.'
JENESI
FemaleDistinctive Hebrew name, derived from 'Yehoshua,' meaning 'God is salvation.'
JENESIA
FemaleUnique female given name of African origin, derived from the Igbo language of Nigeria meaning "Daughter of the River Niger". It has gained popularity in recent years among African-American families seeking cultural connection and has a musical connection via its pronunciation similarity to the term 'jennessee'.
JENESIS
MaleCaptivating unisex name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word "genesis" meaning "birth" or "beginning," popularized in recent years among Hispanics and often associated with creation and new beginnings.
JENESIS
FemaleGreek-derived name meaning "birth," associated with new beginnings and found in the Bible's Book of Genesis.
JENESS
FemaleAmerican-origin female name with no widely recognized meaning; it may be a variant of Jennifer or a combination of Jenna and Essie.
JENESSA
FemaleUnique Hebrew name derived from "Yenissa," meaning "God will increase.
JENESSE
FemaleAfrican origin name, popular among Nigerians and Ghanaians, derived from the Akan language. It translates to 'powerful crown' or 'queen of power'.
JENESSIA
FemaleJennessia is an American name created by combining Jennifer and Jessica. Its popularity has grown recently as it offers a unique yet familiar option for parents seeking distinctive names for their daughters.
JENESSIS
FemaleJenesssis is an American name created by Jennifer Lopez in 2008 for her daughter, combining Jennifer with 'genesis' meaning beginning.
JENESSY
FemaleCaptivating female name with uncertain origins, often associated with individuality and creativity, making it a unique choice for parents seeking a meaningful yet distinctive name.
JENESY
FemaleDistinctive Hebrew name derived from Jehoseph, meaning "may God increase.
JENESYS
FemaleOriginal American given name created in the late 1990s to signify "new beginnings" or "creation.
JENET
FemaleUnique, created name with uncertain origins, potentially derived from the combination of Jane ('graceful') and Jennifer ('fair spirit'), or adapted from Janet ('God is gracious'). It has been carried by notable historical figures like suffragist Jenet Campbell.
JENETT
FemaleDistinctive female name of French origin, derived from 'gentil', signifying kindness or gentleness.
JENETTA
FemaleUnique and beautiful African-derived name meaning 'beautiful' in Swahili.
JENETTE
FemaleUnique French given name derived from 'gentil', meaning 'kind' or 'noble'.
JENETTIE
FemaleUnique French-derived name meaning "God is gracious," popularized by George Sand's novel character, Jeanne.
JENEVA
FemaleCaptivating Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious," originating from the word Yevana.
JENEVI
FemaleUnique Swiss-German female given name derived from Geneva, Switzerland's second-largest city by Lake Geneva. Despite lacking a specific meaning beyond its geographical reference, it often carries associations of beauty and tranquility due to its relation to the Latin word 'Genava'.
JENEVIE
FemaleCaptivating Haitian name derived from French "Jeanne," meaning "God is gracious," popularized by Joan of Arc.
JENEVIEVE
FemaleCaptivating name of French origin, derived from Jeannette, meaning "God is gracious.
JENEVIVE
FemaleFrench female given name derived from Lake Geneva in Switzerland, signifying "from the lake" or "by the lake".
JENEVY
FemaleUnique French given name derived from the English word 'Jennet,' meaning 'graced by God.' It gained popularity during medieval times in farming families, adding to its historic charm despite its rarity.
JENEYA
FemaleDistinctive girl's name with unknown origins; some theories suggest it may derive from Greek 'Yanna' or Hebrew 'Jana', both meaning 'grace', but its etymology remains uncertain.
JENI
FemaleCharming Hebrew name meaning 'graceful', popular throughout history and cultures.