207 Joyful Arabic Boy Names Starting With J

Arabic boy names starting with J denote ambition and innovation. Those with J-letter names tend to be highly motivated, independent, and adventurous. J-letter names work well with Arabic naming conventions, which follow long-drawn naming systems with chain names. These names depict one’s heritage, honorifics, personal descriptions, occupations, clans, place of origin, and attachments to the next generation. Boy names are carefully selected by the family or a cleric through divination or inspired by sources such as the day of the week, famous personages, religious texts, or omens and circumstances surrounding the birth (1).

A few examples of notable Arabic boy names from J include Jalaluddin, meaning ‘glory of the faith,’ Jabbar, meaning ‘powerful,’ Jawad, meaning ‘generous,’ Jamshed, meaning ‘twin’ or ‘shining river,’ Juma, meaning ‘Friday,’ and Janasheen, meaning ‘successor.’

Over time, Arabic J-letter names have also been drawn to represent the parental aspirations for a child and the environment in which the child was born. So, if you want to ensure your little prince gets a noteworthy name with positive meanings, this list offers you a wide range.

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Jamari
Baby Boy Sign Boy A good-looking man; Beauty; The pool
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Jamir
Baby Boy Sign Boy He who is handsome; Beautiful; The pool
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Jamal
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beauty
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Jabari
Baby Boy Sign Boy Almighty; Powerful; Brave one
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Jahmir
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beautiful
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Jasir
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who is courageous; Archer
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Jamar
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beauty; The pool
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Jamarion
Baby Boy Sign Boy Man with good looks; Beauty; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Beloved
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Jaleel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Great; Exalted; Important
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Jamel
Baby Boy Sign Boy To be beautiful; He who possesses great looks
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Jamil
Baby Boy Sign Boy Handsome; Beautiful
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Jahlil
Baby Boy Sign Boy A great and exalted man
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Jibreel
Baby Boy Sign Boy God is my strong man
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Jawad
Baby Boy Sign Boy Generous
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Jahsir
Baby Boy Sign Boy Brave; Courageous
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Jameer
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beautiful; Leader; Prince
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Jibril
Baby Boy Sign Boy God is my strength; God is my hero
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Jamaal
Baby Boy Sign Boy The beautiful one
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Jalil
Baby Boy Sign Boy Great; Exalted; Important
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Jakeem
Baby Boy Sign Boy Raised up
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Jaheem
Baby Boy Sign Boy Dignified; Abyss
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Jameel
Baby Boy Sign Boy To be beautiful; A handsome man
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Junaid
Baby Boy Sign Boy Warrior; Army; Soldiers
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Jabez
Baby Boy Sign Boy Sorrow; Borne in pain; From the dry land
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Jasim
Baby Boy Sign Boy Strong; Great; Famous
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Jamarius
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beauty
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Jaymar
Baby Boy Sign Boy Handsome
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Jibran
Baby Boy Sign Boy The reward of God to his parents
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Jihad
Baby Boy Sign Boy To struggle against; To fight for
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Jermail
Baby Boy Sign Boy Valuable coral beads
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Jabir
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who comforts; One who consoles; Consoler
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Jafar
Baby Boy Sign Boy Stream; River
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Jahmil
Baby Boy Sign Boy A beautiful and handsome man
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Jalal
Baby Boy Sign Boy Greatness
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Jaraad
Baby Boy Sign Boy A liberal
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Jabal
Baby Boy Sign Boy Stream; Mountain
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Jahmel
Baby Boy Sign Boy He is very good-looking
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Jermell
Baby Boy Sign Boy Attractive appearance
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Jasin
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Healer; A chapter of the Quran
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Jabar
Baby Boy Sign Boy Powerful
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Jamale
Baby Boy Sign Boy To be beautiful
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Jabbar
Baby Boy Sign Boy Powerful; Great; Mighty
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Jamiel
Baby Boy Sign Boy He who is handsome
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Jassim
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Strong; Great; Famous
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Jemell
Baby Boy Sign Boy Form of Jemal; Handsome
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Jibrail
Baby Boy Sign Boy God is my strong man
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Jaber
Baby Boy Sign Boy Comforter
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Jabri
Baby Boy Sign Boy Allah's archangel
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Jahid
Baby Boy Sign Boy Diligent; Striving; Endeavour
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Jaymin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Right hand; The right hand of favor; Handsome
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Jammal
Baby Boy Sign Boy He who is handsome
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Jefferey
Baby Boy Sign Boy Divine peace
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Jawaad
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who is open-handed; Generous
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Jamahl
Baby Boy Sign Boy The handsome one
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Jaafar
Baby Boy Sign Boy Stream
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Jaffer
Baby Boy Sign Boy Stream; RIver
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Jahad
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex One who strives
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Jamall
Baby Boy Sign Boy The handsome one
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Jamill
Baby Boy Sign Boy A good looking man
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Jaad
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Solemn; Serious; Grave; Hard-working
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Jermel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Handsome; Good-looking boy
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Jibri
Baby Boy Sign Boy Allah is my might
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Jhamal
Baby Boy Sign Boy Spear warrior; Handsome
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Jimel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Honest, courageous , determined, brilliant and sincere; Having high inspirations and demand materialistic things; Have colorful and attractive personality
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Jaali
Baby Boy Sign Boy Pity; Net
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Jarin
Baby Boy Sign Boy To shout; To sing; Treasure
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Jaser
Baby Boy Sign Boy To be rich
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Jasmir
Baby Boy Sign Boy A strong man
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Jarmel
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who is good looking
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Jubran
Baby Boy Sign Boy Healing; Recompense; Comfort
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Juma
Baby Boy Sign Boy Friday-born; Week
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Jarmal
Baby Boy Sign Boy A handsome man
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Junayd
Baby Boy Sign Boy Small army
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Jarif
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Intelligent; Eloquent
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Jaseem
Baby Boy Sign Boy Sturdy; Great; Famous
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Jal
Baby Boy Sign Boy Water; One who wanders
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Javad
Baby Boy Sign Boy Generous
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Jalaal
Baby Boy Sign Boy Glory of the faith
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Jahmal
Baby Boy Sign Boy Handsome; Beauty
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Jaffar
Baby Boy Sign Boy To be near a creek
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Jamele
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beautiful
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Jamus
Baby Boy Sign Boy Solid
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Jermal
Baby Boy Sign Boy Attractive individual
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Jamael
Baby Boy Sign Boy A handsome man
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Jemal
Baby Boy Sign Boy Handsome
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Jamail
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beautiful one
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Jaman
Baby Boy Sign Boy Java plum; Small quantity of curd for coagulating milk
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Jaymen
Baby Boy Sign Boy Handsome; Beautiful
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Jazib
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who looks attractive and good looking; To absorb
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Jammel
Baby Boy Sign Boy He who is beautiful
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Jaleb
Baby Boy Sign Boy An attainer
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Jemel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Form of Jamal; Beauty
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Jawwad
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who is open-handed
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Jamyl
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beauty
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Jama
Baby Girl Sign Girl Mosque; Supplanter; May God protect
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Jinnah
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Window; Paradise
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Jasia
Baby Boy Sign Boy God is gracious
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Jabhar
Baby Boy Sign Boy A variant of Jabbar; Giant; Almighty
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Jalala
Baby Boy Sign Boy Loftiness; Sublimity; Glory; Grandeur; Glory of the Faith
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Jinah
Baby Boy Sign Boy Victorious; God of King
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Arabic boy names starting with J are chosen with care, reflecting a rich cultural heritage and a strong sense of individuality. Arabic naming conventions, often influenced by religious texts, famous figures, and significant birth circumstances, highlight one's lineage and connections to the next generation. For parents, selecting these names for their children means imbuing them with a unique honorific that carries deep personal significance. Our list brings you several such J-letter boy names from Arabic to reflect your aspirations for your child's future.

Infographic: Popular Arabic J-letter Names For Boys

Arabic names reflect deep affiliation to one’s religious, cultural, and ancestral roots. These Arabic boy names starting with J highlight intrinsic motivation and adventurous spirit. Explore the following infographic for such attractive names that pay tribute to your heritage.

arabic boy names starting with j (infographic)

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

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  1. A Note on Muslim Name-Giving According to the Day of the Week.
    https://www.jstor.org/stable/4056322
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