37 African Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter J

Written by MomJunction • Jan 16, 2024

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Junior	Boy	Young; Child; Younger
Jaali	Boy	Powerful
Jabali	Boy	A man who is strong as a rock
Jabilo	Boy	A man of medicine
Jabulani	Boy	He who rejoices
Jaheem	Boy	One who was raised up to be dignified
Jaheim	Boy	Raised Up; Dignified
Jahi	Boy	Dignity
Jahiem	Boy	Raised Up; Dignified; Variant of Jaheim
Jahir	Boy	Dignity; One who has dignity

Jahni	Unisex	Gift from god
Jaja	Boy	He shines
Jakari	Unisex	Remembered by God
Jalani	Unisex	Strong; Powerful
Jalayah	Unisex	Beauty of the night; Dew; Hoarfrost
Jali	Boy	One who is powerful
Jaliah	Unisex	Exalted; Noble
Jamaris	Unisex	Strong; Handsome warrior
Jamaya	Unisex	Beautiful; Greatly loved; God's gift
Jawara	Boy	One who loves peace

Jela	Unisex	The father who faced many difficulties during the birth of his child
Jelaluddin	Boy	The splendour of the trust
Jelani	Unisex	One who is mighty
Jengo	Boy	The person who has reddish skin color
Jenue	Unisex	Person from the city of Jenue, Nigeria
Jettie	Unisex	Surrounded by things or people
Jimiyu	Boy	Born during summer
Jioni	Unisex	Evening; Determined, dynamic, confused or jealous
Jira	Unisex	Sporty individuals; Possess a good sense of humor and often achieve fame
Jomo	Boy	Jolly, passionate, humorous

Jonbenet	Unisex	Jolly, blossom-named, exotic
Juji	Unisex	Compelling; Unique and attractive
Juma	Boy	Friday Born
Jumah	Boy	Born on Friday
Jumoke	Unisex	Everybody loves the child
Juwan	Boy	God is just
Juwaun	Boy	God is gracious

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