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

African name from Nigeria's Igbo ethnic group, meaning "God is great.

Uncommon African name of Ashanti origin, combining "God" (Jah) with "bitter" (Mar), signifying "God is bitter.

African American given name that combines Hebrew 'God' (Jah) and Roman warrior family name Marcus, signifying "God's warrior".

African name of Swahili origin, meaning "God of the Sea," reflecting a profound connection to nature and divinity, while honoring the ocean's splendor.

Unique male name of African origin, combining "Jah" (Swahili for God) and "Marium" (Arabic for Mary).

Unique African name of Yoruba origin, composed of "Jah," meaning God, and "Marion," meaning of the sea, interpreted as God of the Sea.

Jamaican name combining "jah" (God) with "-marley", popularized by the Rastafari movement, symbolizing divine power and connection to Jamaican culture.

African name of Ashanti origin, composed of "Jah" (God) and "Marri" (to love), signifying "God loves".

Uncommon Ghanaian Ashanti name meaning "God is mighty.

African-Swahili name combining "Jah" (God in Hebrew) and "Maya" (water in Swahili), symbolizing "Water of God," a blessing from the divine source highlighting life, purity, and rebirth.

Uncommon name of African American origin, created by combining James ('supplanter') and Michael ('who is like God?'), reflecting strength, courage, and divine favor.

Swahili-derived name meaning 'God will provide' or 'God has answered', reflecting deep faith in divine providence.

The name Jahmeer originates from Arabic, meaning 'boiling water', and holds significant historical importance as it was given to one of Prophet Muhammad's sons.

African-origin name from the Fulani people, combining Arabic "Jah" (God) and "Meir" (illuminating), signifying 'God's illumination'.

Unique African name derived from Swahili meaning "calm" or "peaceful.

Captivating Swahili name meaning 'beauty', signifying elegance and grace.

African American origin, combines the Hebrew word for God, "Jah," with the Greek-derived "Melissa," meaning honeybee. Thus, Jahmelia signifies "God's honeybee.

Uncommon yet distinctive African-origin name from Nigeria's Igbo tribe, combining 'Jah' (Swahili for God) and 'Mel', believed to be derived from the Hebrew name Melchizedek, meaning 'king of righteousness'.

Rare yet significant male name of Yoruba origin, meaning "Worship God," reflecting reverence for the divine and connection to African heritage.

Distinctive name with unknown origins and no clear meaning, often pronounced /dʒəˈmeɪz/.

Unique African name of Swahili origin meaning 'union' or 'community', embodying unity and harmony.

African origin name derived from Swahili "jami" meaning "united", combining "Jah" (God) with "mi". It symbolizes "God is united". Though not historically prevalent, Jahmia has gained recent popularity in the U.S., appreciated for its African cultural connection and positive meaning.

Unique African name meaning "unity" or "community", popularized by Pharrell Williams and reflecting growing trends of seeking meaningful, global-inspired names.

African-American name derived from Arabic "Jah" meaning God and Hebrew "Miyah" meaning Who is like God?, translating to "Who is like God?" or "There is none like Him". It gained popularity in the U.S. late 20th century due to a trend towards names with African origins and spiritual connotations, influenced by the Black Power Movement. Despite its rarity, Jahmiah has been carried by notable individuals such as American actress Jahmiah Bell. This unique name holds significant meaning rooted in African-American culture and spirituality, reflecting belief in a higher power while honoring one's roots and heritage.

Unique Hebrew name derived from "Yah" (God) and "Miel" (my desire), signifying "My God is my desire.

African-derived unisex given name meaning "God is great," composed of "Jah" (shortened form of Jehovah) and "mier" (great).

African origin name meaning "exalted warrior", derived from Jahmair, combining Arabic 'jaha' (exalt) and Hebrew 'meir' (light/enlightenment).

African name derived from Swahili "jamil," meaning "beautiful.

Attractive African name derived from Swahili, meaning "beautiful and smooth.

African-origin name, from Swahili, combining 'Jah' (God) and 'Mira' (sea), translating to 'God of the Sea', reflecting hope for children born near coasts or with seafaring families.

Swahili name meaning "one who brings light," composed of "Jah" (God) and "Mira" (light).

Distinctive African name, originating from the Ashanti people of Ghana, meaning "God of the Sea.

African American name derived from Arabic 'Jamiya', meaning 'united' or 'gathered together'.

Unique African name derived from 'Jambo' (hello) and 'Ya' (God), signifying greetings to God.

Unique African name meaning 'Gift from God' in Swahili, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and spiritual significance.

Unique Swahili name meaning "pure water," symbolizing purity and life-giving force.

Recently created Hebrew name meaning 'God will provide,' combining Yahweh (God) and Mahaliah ('delicate'). First appearing in the U.S. in 2015, it offers spiritual significance and uniqueness.

Unique unisex name of African origin, derived from Swahili, meaning "God will increase," reflecting profound spiritual significance.

African-American name of recent origin, combining Hebrew "Jah" (God) with Germanic "Myer" (miller), symbolizing "God is my miller".

Rare German male name derived from the Germanic word "jan," meaning "to be gracious" or "kind.