478 Baby Unisex Names That Start With Letter J
Joyful name choices with jubilant connotations.
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Names that begin with the letter J tend to stand out from the rest. Unisex names starting with J form an even more eclectic group. J is the tenth letter of the English alphabet and tends to be less common than other letters when it comes to naming preferences. Despite its less common nature, almost every culture and language has first names and surnames beginning with either the letter J or a ‘J’ sound.
Though J is pronounced ‘dž’ in English, it carries different pronunciations in different languages and even usages. For instance, the word ‘jaeger’ is often pronounced ‘yaegar.’ In Spanish, J is equivalent to English H. Hence, names such as Jarolin and Jerra have unique pronunciations.
Unisex names starting with J are found in almost every language. From the classic Jordan in Hebrew to the Chinese Jiajue, the Sanskrit Jyotis, and the Yoruba Jesumbo, the names starting with this unique letter span continents. J may be a single letter, but it has captured the hearts of parents in countries all over the world.
Name | Gender | Meaning | |
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| Mighty; Heavenly; Exalted | ||
| Fearless | ||
| A combination of jet and son | ||
| Strong; Powerful | ||
| Of the day | ||
| He enlightens; Jehovah enlightens | ||
| A trip; An adventure | ||
| Beauty of the night; Dew; Hoarfrost | ||
| Gift of God | ||
| Unique and modern name | ||
| Provider, God will see and provide | ||
| God is my judge | ||
| River crossing | ||
| Light of the spirit; Bright | ||
| Triumphant, strong, determined | ||
| God's gift, strong, noble | ||
| God's guidance and support | ||
| Gift from God | ||
| Unique; Modern; Powerful | ||
| A thrower; One who throws | ||
| God will increase | ||
| He will add; God is my judge; God is my strong man | ||
| Gift of God; To light; Ablaze | ||
| Justice and fairness | ||
| Unique; Feminine; Beautiful | ||
| Joyful; Cheerful | ||
| Abbreviation of two J names | ||
| Joyful; Happy | ||
| Gift from God | ||
| One who rises above | ||
| Victorious, triumphant | ||
| Unique and modern | ||
| Strength; Brightness; Nobility | ||
| Jubilant; Joyful | ||
| Beautiful, energetic and adventurous | ||
| Unique, strong, spirited | ||
| Unique and modern | ||
| Modern and unique | ||
| One who brings joy; One who spreads happiness | ||
| God is my salvation | ||
| God's gift | ||
| Son of Jens | ||
| Strength; Power | ||
| Precious gem; Jewel | ||
| Precious stones; Valuable items | ||
| Love | ||
| Victorious; Triumphant; A person who wins | ||
| Beautiful; Pure | ||
| Adventurous; Free-spirited | ||
| Strength and courage | ||
| Exalted; Noble | ||
| Bright; shining | ||
| Generosity; Excellence | ||
| Short for 'junior;' the son or namesake of someone with the same name | ||
| Beautiful; Greatly loved; God's gift | ||
| Gift of God | ||
| God is my gift | ||
| Great; Superior | ||
| Life; Soul; Existence; Being | ||
| Excellence and generosity | ||
| Mountain goat | ||
| Light spirit | ||
| Rain or shower | ||
| Joyful and spirited | ||
| Son of Jack; Son of God's grace | ||
| Exalted by God | ||
| Heart; Life; Lively | ||
| God will increase | ||
| Supplanter; One who follows | ||
| God is gracious | ||
| Gift of God, Joyful, God saves | ||
| Beautiful; Sweet; Kind | ||
| Joyful, radiant, enchanting | ||
| Like; Similar to | ||
| Victorious and powerful | ||
| Brave; Courageous | ||
| Happy and attractive | ||
| Life, soul, spirit | ||
| Leader; Popular; Peacemaker | ||
| Strong-willed; Determined | ||
| Island; Land surrouded by water | ||
| God's grace; God will increase | ||
| Unique; Strong; Independent | ||
| Bringer of happiness | ||
| Paradise or garden | ||
| Blessing from God | ||
| Victorious warrior; God is my strength | ||
| Large river in South America | ||
| Strength; Determination | ||
| Remembered by God | ||
| Joyful; Harmonious; Gift from God | ||
| A surname; Fool; Peace; Territory | ||
| God is my life | ||
| God's work; God made | ||
| Unique; Surprise; Gift from God | ||
| Brave, determined, courageous | ||
| Unique; Modern | ||
| Precious, gentle, beloved | ||
| God is my light; Lord is my light | ||
| Beautiful and unique | ||
Unisex names starting with J have a special appeal to parents worldwide. The letter J has a joyful sound, making melodic and phonetically pleasing names. These names hold positivity in every utterance. Moreover, names beginning with this letter are found in almost every language. Their unique meanings and sounds make them attractive to parents of all cultures. From Hebrew to Sanskrit to Yoruba, unisex names starting with J have made their place in the world. Even though J-letter names are relatively less common, they have created a legacy for ages.
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