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

African-origin name from the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria, meaning 'God's gift'.

Jahquan, of African origin from Ghana, means "God is merciful" in Akan language.

Uncommon African American given name derived from Swahili "jah" meaning power or strength combined with French "-que".

Unique Hebrew name derived from Jehzekiel, meaning 'God will strengthen.'

Uncommon African-origin boy's name, possibly a blend of Jacques and Michael, with no widely accepted meaning or origin story.

African-origin unisex name derived from the Yoruba culture, often interpreted as 'God's strength.' Popularized by figures like Usain Bolt and associated with Rastafari movement, it signifies spirituality and power.

African-derived Swahili name meaning "powerful" or "strong," historically used for warriors or leaders, and now popular for its strength and symbolism.

Unique Hebrew name derived from Yared, meaning "to descend" or "to flow down," and mentioned in the Old Testament as one of Esau's sons. Introduced to English-speaking countries by Jewish immigrants, it gained popularity in the mid-20th century. Its spelling varies, including Jahred, Yared, Yarday, Yardhi, and Yahreed, due to differing translations from Hebrew to English.

Rare yet compelling African name derived from Swahili, meaning 'life' or 'living'.

Hebrew name that means "may God enlighten".

Jarell is a distinctive African-origin name first popularized in the U.S. during the 1970s, with no widely accepted meaning but often interpreted as "song of the sea.

Captivating African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "King of Kings" and reflecting the divine right of kings in that culture.

Unique Hebrew name meaning "God enlightens," suggesting illumination and understanding.

African Igbo name meaning "God's Gift," reflecting spirituality and uniqueness.

Captivating African American name derived from the Hebrew "Yahweh," meaning "God." It carries spiritual strength and has biblical connections through names like Michaiah and Zeruiah.

Unisex name of African origin, derived from the Hausa people of West Africa. Its meaning is "Power of God," formed by combining "Jah" (God) and "Riah" (power). This name carries spiritual significance and has gained global popularity despite its rare usage.

Recently created Hebrew name meaning 'Fear God' or 'Respect God'.

Captivating African-American name derived from Arabic 'Jahar', meaning 'flowing' or 'stream'. It signifies fluidity, movement, and grace.

Uncommon yet distinctive name with unknown origins and no definitive meaning, but has gained some popularity in recent years.

African name of Swahili origin meaning 'eye', often associated with vision or insight.

African-origin given name derived from "jasi", meaning "to rejoice". It was popularized by American jazz musician Bobby Hutcherson, who used it as a stage name inspired by his African heritage.

Uncommon African name from Swahili culture meaning 'divine peace'.

Arabic name meaning "strong," traditionally given to boys from noble families, now popular worldwide.

Distinctive African name from Swahili culture meaning "God twice-born".

Uncommon African American name derived from Hebrew 'Jah' (God) and Irish 'Sean' (god's gift), translating to 'God's Gift'.

African-derived name meaning 'God' or 'supreme being', associated with Rastafarianism and popular among those seeking cultural connection.

The name Jahseer is Arabic in origin and signifies "One who sees God" or "One whom God sees," reflecting its profound spiritual meaning.

Distinctive African name derived from Swahili words, translating to "Name of God".

African-origin name from the Yoruba tribe, translating to "Praise God.

Unique name of African origin meaning "the power of God.

Unique African name derived from Swahili, meaning "brave like fire.

Unique Hebrew male given name meaning "God is merciful," derived from the elements Yah ("God") and Chen ("mercy").

American given name derived from the combination of Swahili 'Jah' meaning 'God' and Irish 'Shaun', signifying 'god's grace'. It reflects African-American cultural heritage and spirituality, gaining popularity in recent years among families seeking unique and meaningful names.

Distinct African American name created in the late 20th century by combining "Jah" (short for Jehovah) and "Shawn" (meaning "God is gracious"), reflecting its religious roots but lacking historical ties.

Unique, Hebrew-origin unisex name that means "God is salvation". It's a variant of Joshua and is popular among some African American communities as a way to connect with ancestral roots. Despite its growing popularity, Jahshua remains uncommon and significant due to its biblical history.

Unique name of uncertain African or Middle Eastern origin, with interpretations including 'God is salvation' or 'hunter', yet its true meaning remains unclear.

Modern Hebrew given name meaning "God's gift".

Hebrew name derived from 'Yah', meaning 'God', combined with '-sel', meaning 'peace'. It translates to 'God is peace'.

Modern, African-inspired name derived from Swahili "jahazi" meaning "ship," and blending elements of Afrocentric culture and German influences.

Uncommon African male name derived from Swahili, possibly meaning "resolute lion".