Female and male first names beginning with the letter “J”..
JESLIE
FemaleUnique Hebrew name derived from Yishai, meaning "gift," and was the father of King David in the Bible.
JESLIN
FemaleHebrew unisex name meaning "God will judge", derived from Yeshua which means "salvation". Once used mainly as a boy's name, it now stands out as a modern and stylish option, with nickname possibilities including Jess, Jesse, Lin, and Lina.
JESLY
FemaleHebrew name meaning 'God is my oath,' reflecting strong faith and seriousness about promises.
JESLYN
FemaleModern, unisex Hebrew name derived from 'yeshua,' meaning 'salvation,' and associated with biblical leader Joshua.
JESLYNN
FemaleEnglish name combining 'Jesus' and 'lyn', signifying new growth, first used in the 19th century.
JESMARIE
FemaleDistinctive Spanish name formed by combining 'Jesus' and 'Maria', signifying 'Jesus and Mary'.
JESMIN
FemaleBeautiful Persian name meaning "jasmine flower," symbolizing grace and love in South Asian cultures.
JESMINE
FemaleCaptivating Persian girl's name that means "jasmine flower," evoking beauty and fragrance.
JESON
MaleDistinctive male name with Hebrew roots, meaning "God will judge" or "God will prosper," derived from Yishai meaning "gift.
JESPER
MaleScandinavian name of Danish and Swedish origin, derived from the Old Norse word "Gísli," meaning "pledge" or "hostage.
JESS
MaleUnisex name with Hebrew roots, meaning 'God sees', derived from Yiskah (girls) or yishai (boys).
JESS
FemaleUnisex name of English origin, derived from Jessica, created by Shakespeare for 'The Merchant of Venice'. It can also have Hebrew associations like 'God sees' or 'God's gift', though Jess itself has no specific meaning in Hebrew.
JESSA
MaleDistinctive Hebrew female given name derived from the word "yesha," meaning salvation or deliverance.
JESSA
FemaleDistinctive Hebrew feminine name meaning 'salvation', with biblical roots tracing back to King David's father, Jesse.
JESSABEL
FemaleCaptivating Hebrew-derived female name, meaning "God is my oath" or "God's existence," first popularized in the United States during the late 20th century.
JESSABELL
FemaleRare, elegant name with uncertain origins, sometimes attributed to French or Hebrew roots, and a meaning associated with beauty and grace.
JESSABELLA
FemaleUnique Spanish-Italian hybrid name meaning "beauty to behold.
JESSABELLE
FemaleUnique French name composed of Jesse, meaning "God's gift", and Belle, meaning "beautiful".
JESSACA
FemaleUnique Hebrew female given name that means "beauty".
JESSAH
FemaleHebrew name meaning "salvation" or "deliverance.
JESSALEE
FemaleRare and unique name of unknown origin, believed by some to be a variant spelling of Jesse Leigh or Jessalyn, but with no definitive evidence. Its meaning, if derived from these names, could be "God is my judge" for Jesse and "flowing with grace" for Leigh/Jessalyn, but its true meaning remains uncertain due to its unclear origin.
JESSALIN
FemaleFrench-origin name derived from 'jessé', meaning 'to bend or curve'. It signifies grace, elegance, adaptability, and reflects the potential for growth and change.
JESSALYN
FemaleUnique and captivating girl's name derived from the Hebrew Jesse meaning "God sees" or "God is generous," with origins dating back to biblical times.
JESSALYNN
FemaleDistinctive Hebrew-derived name meaning "God sees" or "God beholds", created by adding the suffix "-lynn" to Jessica.
JESSALYNNE
FemaleUnique, captivating name of recent origin, variant spelling of Jessica, meaning "God sees" or "God beholds," yet without direct biblical ties. It balances elegance with modernity, appealing to parents seeking distinctive names.
JESSAMAE
FemaleBeautiful Hebrew name meaning "God hears" or "God has listened," reflecting divine attention and care.
JESSAMARIE
FemaleRare French female name derived from "jessé," meaning "to give thanks," coined by Anatole France in his 1893 novel "The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard.
JESSAMINE
FemaleDistinctive, elegant girl's name of Latin origin, derived from the jasmine flower and evoking beauty and grace. Historically used as an affectionate nickname for Jesse or Jessica in medieval England, Jessamine has since evolved into a standalone given name with literary and cultural references, such as in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." Today, it remains uncommon yet captivating due to its unique sound and elegant associations.
JESSAMY
FemaleUnique French given name with two interpretations: "God will hear" or associated with the fragrant Arabian jasmine flower. Popularized in England during the 17th century, it has been used in literature including Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels." Today, Jessamy remains a rare and distinctive name with international appeal due to its French origins and meaningful interpretations.
JESSAMYN
FemaleUnique and meaningful name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God hears," reflecting its deep spiritual roots and rich biblical history, such as Jessamyn, the wife of Caleb in Numbers 13:26.
JESSAMYN
MaleJessamyn is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God hears' or 'God will hear'. Popularized by American author Jessica Mitford under this pen name, it has gained recent popularity for its uniqueness. The name is sometimes associated with nature, as Jessamine is a fragrant climbing flower native to South America.
JESSCA
FemaleJessica is an English female name derived from the Latin "Irene," meaning "peace." It gained popularity through Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice" in 1596 and remains a classic yet distinctive choice today.
JESSCIA
FemaleJessica is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from Jesse, meaning "God sees" or "God beholds".
JESSE
MaleHebrew name meaning 'God will exist', associated with King David's father in the Bible.
JESSE
FemaleHebrew name meaning 'God is my salvation', derived from Yeshua, and historically significant as the father of King David in the Old Testament.
JESSECA
FemaleHebrew name meaning "God sees".
JESSEE
MaleDistinctive name of Hebrew origin, meaning "salvation" or "deliverance". It has rich historical and cultural significance in Jewish tradition, being the original form of Jesus.
JESSEE
FemaleRare Hebrew name meaning "the Lord sees" or "God sees", suggesting divine watchfulness over one's actions, with roots in biblical figures like Jesse, father of King David.
JESSEICA
FemaleCaptivating Spanish name for girls, derived from the Hebrew Yishai, meaning "God will provide.
JESSEJAMES
MaleAmerican name combining Hebrew Jesse ("the Lord exists") and Latin James ("supplanter"), popularized by the notorious outlaw Jesse Woodson James.