Female and male first names beginning with the letter “J”..

Unique African name of Swahili origin, derived from "jake" meaning 'ready', with the prefix "jah-" also conveying this meaning.

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning 'May God protect' or 'God will protect him'.

Jahkor: A unique African (Yoruba) name meaning "God's Heart".

Distinctive African name from Swahili, meaning "heat from," reflecting strength and resilience, popular among families appreciating African heritage.

African-derived name meaning "life," symbolizing strength and resilience, often associated with new beginnings and good fortune.

Swahili-derived African name meaning 'calm and peaceful'.

Unique African male name derived from Swahili, meaning "Beautiful Generation".

Captivating Swahili name meaning 'calm' or 'serene.'

African American name derived from the Swahili word "jaha", meaning "beautiful". It was created during the Harlem Renaissance to honor black women's beauty and strength.

Unique Hebrew name derived from "Yahala," meaning "may God ascend.

Unique Hebrew girl's name meaning "the Lord is exalted.

Uncommon African name from Ghana's Ashanti people, meaning "God will give birth," symbolizing hope and spirituality.

African name from Swahili culture meaning 'God is the Lord'.

Distinct Hebrew name meaning "Praise be to God," derived from the phrase "Yahweh is God." It's biblically rooted but not tied to specific cultural festivals.

African-American name derived from Arabic and Hebrew elements, meaning "Glory of God.

Unique African name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, believed to have divine associations with "Jah" (Jehovah) and "len" (possibly meaning 'to grow rich').

Uncommon yet powerful African name of Ashanti origin meaning "God will make her grow," symbolizing prosperity and divine blessings.

Attractive and meaningful African-origin name, popular among Swahili people, derived from the Arabic "Jahl" meaning 'intelligent' or 'wise'.

Unique African American name derived from Arabic "Jah", meaning 'God', with "-liah" signifying 'Attributes of God'.

Unique Hebrew name composed of 'Yah', meaning 'God', and 'El', meaning 'lord'.

Rare Yoruba name of African origin, potentially signifying greatness or royalty despite its unclear precise meaning.

African-origin name derived from Arabic 'Jalal', meaning 'majestic'. It combines 'Ja' (God) and 'Hili' (strong), reflecting divine power.

Unisex name of African origin that signifies 'God's protection'.

African name of Fulani origin meaning 'smart' or 'intelligent', signifying wisdom and intelligence.

Captivating female name of African American origin, derived from the Arabic "Khalisa" meaning pure or innocent, combining elements from AAVE and Arabic cultures.

Captivating female name of African American origin, derived from 'Jah' (Hebrew for God) and 'Lissa' (short for Elizabeth, meaning 'my God is an oath'), signifying 'God is my oath'. It embodies divine faithfulness and has strong spiritual connotations.

African origin name derived from Swahili word "jaha" meaning "beauty".

Captivating Arabic-origin name meaning 'transformation' or 'enlightenment', symbolizing the move from darkness to light.

Unique Hebrew name with the meaning 'may God preserve him' or 'God is my judge', reflecting its ancient roots in Jewish culture.

Unique African American name created by author Eric Jerome Dickey for his novel "Thug Lovin'" in 2005. Its meaning is uncertain, but some associate it with "majestic" or "noble".

Uncommon yet captivating feminine name of African origin, derived from the West African Mandinka word "Jah," meaning "king" or "ruler." Its powerful significance represents authority and respect in many African cultures.

African name of Swahili origin meaning "month," celebrating the passage of time in Swahili culture. Traditionally given to boys, it holds significant historical and cultural importance within East African communities.

Uncommon name of Swahili origin, meaning "beauty" or "grace," reflecting its African cultural heritage.

Distinctive masculine name of African American origin, derived from the Arabic word "jamaada", meaning "praiseworthy".

Uncommon African-American given name derived from 'Jah' meaning God, and '-mai' suggesting Islamic connection.

Unique and distinctive African name derived from Swahili "jahanzi," meaning "happiness" or "joy.

Distinctive Jamaican name composed of "Jah", meaning God in Rastafari, and "Maier", derived from the German word for mayor. It signifies connection to African heritage and reverence for God.

African male name of Swahili origin meaning "mild" or "calm," gaining international recognition in recent years despite its historic usage among the Swahili people.

African origin name derived from Swahili "jamili", meaning "beautiful".

Arabic name meaning 'perfect' or 'complete', originating from the Arabic word 'jaml'.