417 Jubilant Unisex Names Starting With 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.
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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| | To descend; To flow down | ||
| | Young; Evergreen; A type of tree | ||
| | One who brings treasure; Treasurer | ||
| | Thankful one; God will judge | ||
| | Tranquil; Blue-crested bird | ||
| | Supplanter; Holder of the heel | ||
| | Supplanter; One who follows; Holder of the heel | ||
| | Supplanter; Brave lion | ||
| | Jove's child; Youthful; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove | ||
| | Righteous; Just; Fair | ||
| | To behold; God is gracious; Gift | ||
| | Gift; Precious stone; Jade; He knows | ||
| | Precious stone; Game; Generous lord | ||
| | Greece; Noah's grandson; Young | ||
| | God will increase; God will add; God is gracious | ||
| | Lord; Rejoice | ||
| | Greece; Eternal | ||
| | Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove | ||
| | God is gracious; To Earn; To Reap; Creature; Living being | ||
| | Holder of the heel; Supplanter | ||
| | Hyacinth flower; The moon; Jay; God is gracious | ||
| | Yahweh is gracious | ||
| | A long trip; Day | ||
| | Flow down; Descend | ||
| | Sky; Shine; Light of the spirit | ||
| | Blue jay bird | ||
| | God is gracious; Supplanter; Holder of the heel | ||
| | Young thunder | ||
| | God will judge; Thankful | ||
| | One who is victorious; Winner; One who is blessed with success | ||
| | Judge; Officer of justice | ||
| | To rejoice; Calm; Healer; Jaybird | ||
| | Supplanter; Holder of the heel | ||
| | God is gracious | ||
| | Water; Lit | ||
| | Joyful; One who belongs to the Gauts | ||
| | He will add; Jehovah increases | ||
| | Unique and modern name | ||
| | God is gracious | ||
| | God is gracious; Pure; Noble; Charming; Of good birth | ||
| | Son of Jens; God has been gracious | ||
| | Rejoicing; God is gracious; God will add | ||
| | River crossing; Stream | ||
| | Son of Jack; Son of God's grace | ||
| | God is gracious | ||
| | Young one; Young | ||
| | Jewel; One with youth and strength | ||
| | Greek tribe Ionian; Noah's grandson; Young | ||
| | God is my maker; God apportions | ||
| | Christmas; God's peace; Peaceful pledge; Valuable object | ||
| | Taught by Yahweh | ||
| | Yahweh supports | ||
| | Short for the junior; The younger one | ||
| | Born in June; Young | ||
| | Thankful; He will judge | ||
| | Noble; Nobilit; Refinement; Aristocracy | ||
| | A member of the Gauts tribe; Joyful | ||
| | Pure; Clean; Truth; Talented; Handsome; Ruler; King | ||
| | Son of Jack | ||
| | Beautiful; Pure | ||
| | Son of Jens | ||
| | The Lord sees; The Lord will provide | ||
| | God is my maker | ||
| | Unique and modern | ||
| | God is gracious | ||
| | Precious stone; Game; Ornaments; Generous lord | ||
| | Strong; Powerful; To live | ||
| | Precious gems | ||
| | Supplanter; Holder of the heel | ||
| | Thankful; He will judge | ||
| | Son of Jan | ||
| | To come | ||
| | Gift; Moon; Yahweh is gracious; Creator of plant life | ||
| | Life; Wisdom; Beautiful | ||
| | Descend; To flow down | ||
| | God is gracious; He will add | ||
| | The 45th Surah of the Qiirayi | ||
| | Like; Similar to | ||
| | Flowing; Descending | ||
| | Mountain goat; Ibex | ||
| | God is my light; Lord is my light | ||
| | Supplanter; Holder of the heel | ||
| | Build; Establish; Strong | ||
| | Absorbed in God; God's gift; | ||
| | Son of Jacob; Supplanter; Holder of the heel; Coal town; Dark town | ||
| | Supplanter; Holder of the heel | ||
| | Resting place; Rest | ||
| | A jay bird | ||
| | Jubilant; Joyful | ||
| | Talent; Wealth; Supplanter; Healer | ||
| | Generosity; Abundant rain | ||
| | King; Monarch; Ruler; Military; Talented; Handsome; | ||
| | God heals | ||
| | Prestigious | ||
| | Happy and attractive | ||
| | A member of the Gauts tribe; Joyful; He will add | ||
| | Victorious; One who conquers; Strength; Journey | ||
| | God is gracious; Soul; The burning of the world; Defending men | ||
| | Healer | ||
| | Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel | ||
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which unisex name starting with J is common in Scandinavian countries?
Janne, derived from the Greek name Ioannes and the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning ‘god is gracious,’ is a common unisex J-letter name in Scandinavian countries.
2. What unisex name starting with J is a diminutive form of a longer biblical name?
The name Joey is a diminutive form of the longer Yosef from the biblical name Joseph, meaning ‘he will add.’ Similarly, the name Jae is a diminutive of the Biblical Latin name Iacobus from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, meaning ‘supplanter.’
Infographic: Unisex Baby Names Starting With J
J-letter names offer versatile options suitable for any child. This infographic presents a collection of gender-neutral names starting with the letter J, along with their meanings and origins. From traditional to modern choices, find inspiration for a name that transcends gender boundaries and suits your little one perfectly. Illustration: Momjunction Design Team
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