Female and male names starting with the letter "J" .
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JAMAIKA
FeminineUncommon female given name of African origin, derived from the Caribbean island nation of Jamaica, meaning "land of wood and water.
JAMAIL
MasculineThe name Jamail has Arabic roots, meaning 'beauty' or 'charm', derived from Jamal.
JAMAILE
MasculineAfrican name of Swahili origin, meaning 'the gathering has been completed,' symbolizing unity and resilience.
JAMAIN
MasculineUnique male name of African origin, meaning 'wisdom' or 'knowledge' in Yoruba culture.
JAMAINE
MasculineUnique 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
FeminineDistinctive African name derived from the Swahili word 'jamil', meaning beautiful or handsome.
JAMAIR
MasculineAfrican origin, specifically from the Fulani people, and means "peace".
JAMAIRA
FeminineAfrican name of Yoruba origin meaning 'to reign in peace'.
JAMAIRE
MasculineCaptivating African American name derived from the Swahili word 'jami', meaning 'beautiful'.
JAMAIYA
FeminineAfrican name of Swahili origin, derived from 'jumuia', meaning 'group' or 'community'. It signifies unity and collective effort.
JAMAIYAH
FeminineJamaiah is a distinctive African name of Swahili origin, combining 'Jami' (all) and 'yah' (God), signifying 'All is God.'
JAMAKA
FeminineUnique African name from Nigerian Yoruba culture meaning 'the first child' or 'firstborn', celebrating the arrival of eldest children.
JAMAL
FeminineArabic 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.
JAMAL
MasculineArabic name meaning 'beauty', popularized by figures like Slumdog Millionaire's Jamal Malik.
JAMALA
FeminineSwahili name meaning 'beautiful peace'.
JAMALACHI
MasculineIgbo-African name meaning 'peaceful life'.
JAMALE
MasculineArabic origin, meaning 'beautiful', derived from the Arabic word Jamal.
JAMALIA
FeminineSwahili name of East African origin meaning "beauty like a flower.
JAMALL
MasculineDistinctive African name derived from Arabic Jamal, meaning 'beautiful', and is often associated with qualities such as elegance.
JAMALLE
MasculineAfrican 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
FeminineUnique African origin name derived from 'Jamal', meaning beauty in Arabic.
JAMAN
MasculineAfrican name of Mandinka origin, meaning "Peace," denoting "Born in Peace" or "Bringer of Peace.
JAMANDA
FeminineAfrican origin from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, signifies "beauty has come home" or "beauty has arrived.
JAMANE
MasculineJama 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
FeminineAfrican-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.
JAMANI
MasculineThe name Jamani has African origins from the Shona people of Zimbabwe and Zambia, meaning "the one who brings happiness" or "the joyous one".
JAMANTHA
FeminineIndian name derived from Sanskrit 'Yamunã', meaning 'lovely form'. It's associated with the sacred Yamuna River and symbolizes good fortune and prosperity.
JAMAR
MasculineAfrican-origin male name derived from the Swahili word 'jambo', meaning 'hello'.
JAMAR
FeminineJamar is of African origin, derived from Swahili "jamil", meaning "beautiful".
JAMARA
MasculineAfrican-origin feminine given name derived from the Swahili word "jamari," meaning "antelope." It symbolizes grace, speed, and agility.
JAMARA
FeminineCaptivating female name of Arabic origin, derived from "jimar," meaning "letter." It signifies uniqueness and has gained global popularity, often associated with intelligence and eloquence.
JAMARAE
MasculineCaptivating name of Yoruba African origin, meaning 'one who strives for peace'.
JAMARAH
FeminineUnique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "to pray" or "to invoke". It's traditionally given to girls born on Saturday in Yoruba culture.
JAMARCO
MasculineUncommon 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
MasculineUncommon yet powerful African-Latin hybrid name meaning 'twin dedicated to Mars'.
JAMARD
MasculineFrench origin and meaning 'supplanter' in Hebrew, is a variant of Jacques/James.
JAMARE
MasculineJamare, of African origin, means "brotherhood" or "unity".
JAMAREA
MasculineAfrican origin unisex name from Nigeria's Igbo ethnic group, translating to 'Let there be light' or 'God is light', conveying guidance, enlightenment, and hope.
JAMAREA
FeminineUncommon yet beautiful female given name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, meaning "gentle wind.
JAMAREE
FeminineAfrican origin, specifically from the Fulani people, meaning 'peaceful'.