Female and male first names beginning with the letter “J”..
JAMAIKA
FemaleUncommon female given name of African origin, derived from the Caribbean island nation of Jamaica, meaning "land of wood and water.
JAMAIL
MaleThe name Jamail has Arabic roots, meaning 'beauty' or 'charm', derived from Jamal.
JAMAILE
MaleAfrican name of Swahili origin, meaning 'the gathering has been completed,' symbolizing unity and resilience.
JAMAIN
MaleUnique male name of African origin, meaning 'wisdom' or 'knowledge' in Yoruba culture.
JAMAINE
MaleUnique African-origin name derived from Swahili 'jamaa', meaning 'togetherness'. It's more commonly associated with males and gained global attention through American basketball player Jamaine O'Neal.
JAMAINE
FemaleDistinctive African name derived from the Swahili word 'jamil', meaning beautiful or handsome.
JAMAIR
MaleAfrican origin, specifically from the Fulani people, and means "peace".
JAMAIRA
FemaleAfrican name of Yoruba origin meaning 'to reign in peace'.
JAMAIRE
MaleCaptivating African American name derived from the Swahili word 'jami', meaning 'beautiful'.
JAMAIYA
FemaleAfrican name of Swahili origin, derived from 'jumuia', meaning 'group' or 'community'. It signifies unity and collective effort.
JAMAIYAH
FemaleJamaiah is a distinctive African name of Swahili origin, combining 'Jami' (all) and 'yah' (God), signifying 'All is God.'
JAMAKA
FemaleUnique African name from Nigerian Yoruba culture meaning 'the first child' or 'firstborn', celebrating the arrival of eldest children.
JAMAL
MaleArabic name meaning 'beauty', popularized by figures like Slumdog Millionaire's Jamal Malik.
JAMAL
FemaleArabic name meaning "beautiful" or "handsome," derived from the word "jamil." It has been used historically in the Middle East and North Africa, and is associated with Prophet Muhammad's companion Jamal al-Fadl. Today, it remains popular among Muslims worldwide and is also appreciated by people of other faiths for its meaning and sound.
JAMALA
FemaleSwahili name meaning 'beautiful peace'.
JAMALACHI
MaleIgbo-African name meaning 'peaceful life'.
JAMALE
MaleArabic origin, meaning 'beautiful', derived from the Arabic word Jamal.
JAMALIA
FemaleSwahili name of East African origin meaning "beauty like a flower.
JAMALL
MaleDistinctive African name derived from Arabic Jamal, meaning 'beautiful', and is often associated with qualities such as elegance.
JAMALLE
MaleAfrican origin from the West African country of Mali. It means "peace" or "tranquility" and was traditionally given to girls who embodied these qualities. Today, it's considered gender-neutral and continues to be popular throughout Africa and beyond in honor of legendary Queen Jamalle of the Mali Empire.
JAMALYN
FemaleUnique African origin name derived from 'Jamal', meaning beauty in Arabic.
JAMAN
MaleAfrican name of Mandinka origin, meaning "Peace," denoting "Born in Peace" or "Bringer of Peace.
JAMANDA
FemaleAfrican origin from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, signifies "beauty has come home" or "beauty has arrived.
JAMANE
MaleJama is a unique African name of Swahili origin, derived from 'jama', meaning 'crowd' or 'group'. In Swahili culture, this name signifies unity and cooperation.
JAMANI
MaleThe name Jamani has African origins from the Shona people of Zimbabwe and Zambia, meaning "the one who brings happiness" or "the joyous one".
JAMANI
FemaleAfrican-origin name from Zimbabwe's Shona language, often translated as "calm" or "beautiful," gaining international recognition through popular culture while retaining its deep-rooted tradition.
JAMANTHA
FemaleIndian name derived from Sanskrit 'Yamunã', meaning 'lovely form'. It's associated with the sacred Yamuna River and symbolizes good fortune and prosperity.
JAMAR
MaleAfrican-origin male name derived from the Swahili word 'jambo', meaning 'hello'.
JAMAR
FemaleJamar is of African origin, derived from Swahili "jamil", meaning "beautiful".
JAMARA
FemaleCaptivating female name of Arabic origin, derived from "jimar," meaning "letter." It signifies uniqueness and has gained global popularity, often associated with intelligence and eloquence.
JAMARA
MaleAfrican-origin feminine given name derived from the Swahili word "jamari," meaning "antelope." It symbolizes grace, speed, and agility.
JAMARAE
MaleCaptivating name of Yoruba African origin, meaning 'one who strives for peace'.
JAMARAH
FemaleUnique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "to pray" or "to invoke". It's traditionally given to girls born on Saturday in Yoruba culture.
JAMARCO
MaleUncommon yet intriguing male name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word "jambo," meaning "hello." Its modern sound likely stems from combining "jambo" with the suffix "-co," signifying greeting or welcoming others.
JAMARCUS
MaleUncommon yet powerful African-Latin hybrid name meaning 'twin dedicated to Mars'.
JAMARD
MaleFrench origin and meaning 'supplanter' in Hebrew, is a variant of Jacques/James.
JAMARE
MaleJamare, of African origin, means "brotherhood" or "unity".
JAMAREA
FemaleUncommon yet beautiful female given name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, meaning "gentle wind.
JAMAREA
MaleAfrican origin unisex name from Nigeria's Igbo ethnic group, translating to 'Let there be light' or 'God is light', conveying guidance, enlightenment, and hope.
JAMAREE
MaleUnisex African name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, meaning 'a peaceful journey that continues.'