Female and male names starting with the letter "J" .
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JIGAR
MasculineDistinctive Indian name from Gujarat, meaning 'liver' in English, symbolizing courage and determination.
JIGGS
MasculineUncommon yet captivating male given name rooted in Irish culture. Its origin traces back to the Irish surname "Mac Giolla Easpuig," translating to "son of the helper or servant of Jesus." While not widely agreed upon, this interpretation suggests a religious connection. The name gained modern popularity through cartoon character J. Wellington Wimpy, known as "Wimpy" from Popeye comics. Despite its association with this character, Jiggs has been used as a given name since at least the 18th century in Ireland and Scotland, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique and historical name.
JIGME
MasculineTibetan name meaning "Fearless Warrior".
JIGNA
FeminineIndian name, particularly from Gujarat, meaning 'the one who is attractive'.
JIHAAD
MasculineArabic given name meaning "struggle" or "striving," representing the inner effort for self-improvement and righteousness in Islam.
JIHAD
FeminineArabic name derived from 'jihad', meaning 'struggle' or 'striving', originally signifying self-improvement and avoiding evil deeds.
JIHAD
MasculineArabic name that means "struggle" or "striving," originating from the Islamic concept of Jihad, which emphasizes effort and perseverance in pursuit of righteousness.
JIHAE
FeminineKorean name meaning "wisdom of the sea".
JIHAN
FeminineArabic name derived from 'jahan', meaning "world", often interpreted as "beautiful world" or "the universe".
JIHAN
MasculineArabic name meaning "beautiful," traditionally given to both boys and girls, but now more commonly used for females. It signifies elegance and good fortune across cultures.
JIHANNA
FeminineArabic name meaning "beauty" or "charm", associated with elegance and grace, popularized globally as a symbol of inner beauty.
JIHO
MasculineKorean name composed of "지" (ji) meaning 'land' and "호" (ho) signifying 'tiger', translating to 'land of the tiger'.
JIHOO
MasculineKorean name that means "Wise Path" or "Intelligent Direction".
JIHOON
MasculineRare yet significant male given name of Korean origin, meaning "complete wisdom" or "perfect intelligence".
JIHYUN
FeminineKorean origin and signifies 'wisdom and virtue'.
JIKAI
MasculineChinese name composed of the characters "ji" meaning auspicious and "kai" meaning to open or begin, translating to "auspicious beginning".
JIKAYLA
FeminineJikayla, of African origin from Nigeria's Igbo tribe, means "one who brings peace.
JIL
FeminineRare Hebrew name derived from 'yil,' meaning 'God is my flag' or 'flag of God,' conveying divine protection.
JILBERTO
MasculineRare yet captivating Spanish name derived from 'jilguero', meaning 'goldfinch'.
JILDA
FeminineRare and intriguing Hebrew name meaning 'maidservant', derived from the Hebrew word Yalda.
JILDARDO
MasculineDistinct Spanish name originating from Gilardo, derived from Germanic Giselhard, meaning 'strong pledge' or 'brave hostage'.
JILEEN
FeminineUncommon Irish name derived from Síle, meaning "she who is like a star," popularized during the Celtic Revival period.
JILENE
FeminineHebrew female name derived from Yael, meaning 'ibex' or 'mountain goat', symbolizing agility, strength, and resilience.
JILES
MasculineRare male name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'the Lord is my God,' derived from 'Yah' (Lord) and 'El' (God).
JILIAN
FeminineJilian, a unique Hebrew name, signifies 'God is my judge' or 'God is my justice', tracing back to biblical times through Esau's wife.
JILIANA
FeminineRare Hebrew female given name derived from 'Yael', meaning 'ibex' or 'mountain goat'.
JILISA
FeminineAfrican name derived from Swahili, meaning "patience".
JILISSA
FeminineUnique Hebrew name meaning "God will protect," derived from the name Jael.
JILL
MasculineEnglish given name, a diminutive of Gillian, itself derived from Julian meaning 'youthful' or 'downy'. It has been used since the Middle Ages and gained popularity in the 20th century through literature like Beatrix Potter's "The Tale of Peter Rabbit".
JILL
FeminineEnglish name with Scottish roots, originating from Gillian, which means "bright promise" or "God is my oath." It gained popularity in the 20th century due to its simplicity and charm.
JILLA
FeminineEnigmatic girls' name with unknown origins and no widely agreed-upon meaning. Despite its mysterious roots, it has recently gained popularity as a unique given name.
JILLAINE
FeminineRare, French-derived female name meaning 'strong-willed protector' or 'one who desires protection', evolved from the medieval nickname Gillaine.
JILLAN
FeminineUnique feminine name of American origin, created mid-20th century as a variant of Julian, meaning "youthful" or "downy".
JILLANA
FeminineHebrew-derived female name meaning "mountain goat," symbolizing agility, grace, resilience, strength, adaptability, independence, courage, resourcefulness, and intelligence. It has historical significance as the name of a biblical heroine, Yael.
JILLANE
FeminineRare, Hebrew-derived feminine name meaning "Jehovah has heard".
JILLANN
FeminineRare American feminine given name created by combining "Jill" and "-ann," sounding like Jillian but with an extra syllable. It doesn't have a specific meaning, allowing parents to associate their own interpretations.
JILLANNA
FeminineCaptivating Latin-derived name meaning "happy" or "joyful," associated with happiness and celebration throughout history.
JILLANNE
FeminineRare and lovely French-origin name derived from Gillian, which itself comes from the Greek male name Julianus meaning 'youthful' or 'downy'.
JILLAYNE
FeminineCaptivating American name variant of Jillian/Jillaine, likely signifying youthfulness or connection to water.
JILLEAN
FeminineIrish feminine name meaning "peaceful", coined by Padraig O'Cineide in 1907.