181 Unique & Cute Girl Names That Start With J with Meanings

I have hand-picked 181 cute and unique girl names that start with the letter J, and I have also included their meanings.

List Of 181 Cute & Unique Girl Names That Start With J And Their Meanings:

Jahnavi

Jahnavi has Sanskrit roots and is one of the names for the Ganges River. It means “daughter of Jahnu.”

Jerusha

Hebrew Jerusha means “possession” or “inheritance.”

Jovi

Jovi is with Latin origin and means “supreme god.”

Jhanak

”Jingle of anklets.”

Jora

”Autumn rain.”

Juwayriya

”Young girl,” and a wife of Prophet Muhammad.

Janan

Beloved.

Jameela

In Arabic, it is translated as ”lovely.” British actress Jameela Jamil was involved in the production of the animated film DC League of Super-Pets.

Jadzia

Jadzia comes from the Slavic word jad, ”struggle.”

Joury

”Damask rose” in Arabic.

Jefimija

Jefimija is of Slavic origin, more exactly from the word ‘jefim’ (peace). Jefimija is considered to be the first female Serbian poet.

Jofrid

It combines Old Norse jór, horse, and fríðr, fair.

Fantasy names that start with J

Name	Meaning	Pronunciation
Járnsaxa	”iron knife”	YARN-sahk-sah
Jinora	invented, sound only	jih-NOR-ah
Jalpari	”water fairy.”	jul-PAH-ree
Jadis	long ago, French	JAY-dis or zhah-DEE
Jutrzenka	star of morning	yoo-TSHEN-kah
Jasnah	invented, sound only	JAHS-nah
Jocasta	”shining moon”	joh-KAS-tah
Jinjur	a ginger pun	JIN-jer
Juksakka	”the bow woman.”	YOOK-sahk-kah
Jirel	invented, sound only	JEER-el
Jord	earth	YORD or YURTH
Jinx	curse, or charm	JINKS
Jaheira	invented, sound only	jah-HEER-ah
Jūratė	sea	YOO-rah-tay
Juturna	she who helps	joo-TUR-nah

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Juventa

Juventa (”youth”) is a Roman goddess who watched over young men.

Janani

Mother.

Jhinuk

”Seashell.”

Jodi

Jodi comes from the Hebrew Judah, “praise.”

Japnaaz

”Proud of God.”

Jacomina

Dutch Jacomina has its origins in Jacob. Jacob is the third Hebrew patriarch in Judaism and means “holder of the heel.”

Jautrīte

”Cheerful.”

J middle names:

Name	Meaning	Pronunciation
Jacaranda	purple tree	jak-uh-RAN-duh
Jaye	jaybird	JAY
Jalila	”exalted.”	jah-LEE-lah
Jasna	clear, in Slavic	YAHS-nah
Journey	”a day’s travel”	JUR-nee
Jing	she stays calm	JING
Jorie	”pearl.”	JOR-ee
Jarrah	a eucalyptus tree	JAR-uh
Jia	beauty, or home	JYAH
Jyoti	light	JYOH-tee
Jinan	gardens of paradise	jee-NAHN
Jaya	”victory”	JAH-yah or JY-uh
Jonquil	daffodil	JONG-kwil or JON-kwil
Jaleh	dew, or hail	zhah-LEH
Johari	”jewel”	joh-HAH-ree

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Jina

From Swahili jina, ”name”.

Juncal

”Reed bed,” as well as a title of Mary venerated as patron of Irun.

Jarmila

”Dear spring.”

Janaya

From the Hebrew Janai, Janaya is symbolizing “God has answered.” South African journalist Janai Norman worked as an ABC News correspondent.

Jerioth

”Tent curtains.”

Jindřiška

”Ruler of the home”.

Jabulile

From Zulu jabula, ”to rejoice.”

Jamini

”Night.”

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Jadranka

It has roots in Slavic jadran, “Adriatic Sea.”

Jordyn

Jordyn finds its origins in the Hebrew language, “to descend.” American socialite Jordyn Woods signed with Wilhelmina in 2015. Her father worked on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Jelisaveta

Jelisaveta (”my God is an oath”) Načić was Serbia’s first woman architect.

Juhi

Juhi (”jasmine”) Chawla went from Miss India to Bollywood.

Javaneh

Bud.

Korean feminine names that start with J:

Name	Meaning	Pronunciation
Jang-mi	rose, in Korean	JAHNG-mee
Ji-su	”wise and fine”	JEE-soo
Ja-yeon	”nature.”	JAH-yun
Jin-sol	candid	JIN-sohl
Jae-hee	talent, or joy	JEH-hee
Ji-hye	wisdom	JEE-hyeh
Jeong-ah	the graceful one	JUNG-ah
Jin-ju	pearl	JIN-joo
Ji-an	peace of mind	JEE-ahn
Jo-eun	good	JOH-un
Jung-eun	”virtuous grace”	JUNG-un
Ji-yul	rhythm, or law	JEE-yool
Jin-hee	”true light.”	JIN-hee
Ji-eun	she knows mercy	JEE-un
Jeong-hwa	crystal flower	JUNG-hwah or JOHNG-hwah

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Jandira

”Honeybee.”

Jaylani

“Heavenly victory.” I like the meaning of the beautiful name Jaylani.

Juniper

Juniper is linked with the juniper tree.

Jelita

Beautiful, in Malay.

Jaba

”Hibiscus,” the red flower offered to Kali.

Jasleen

”Absorbed in God’s praise.”

Jurgita

”Farmer”.

Jemima

”Dove.” Jemima is derived from the Hebrew Yemimah.

Josie

Josie is a diminutive form of Josephine. Save

Josephine

It is the English version of the French Joséphine, from Hebrew Yosef, “he shall grow.” Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium was a paternal 3rd cousin of Queen Elizabeth II of the UK.

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Juliette

“Little Julia.”

Jane

”God is gracious.” Jane is derived from Greek Iōannēs.

Jolene

“God will increase.”

Jessica

Jessica is translated as ‘God beholds.’ Welsh singer Jessica Garlick released the single “Come Back” in 2002.

Janaína

Queen of the sea.

Jódís

”Horse goddess.”

Jwala

Flame.

Juçara

Juçara is a Brazilian palm with dark purple berries.

Julia

Julia is the feminine form of Roman Julius. This is rooted in Latin Jovilius, ‘devoted to Jove.’

Joanna

Meaning ‘God is gracious,’ Joanna has one of the most interesting significations that I know. It comes from Koine Greek Iōanna.

Jagoda

It comes from Slavic jagoda, ”berry.”

Jasoda

”Glory,” and Krishna’s foster mother in Hindu legend.

Jekaterina

”Pure.”

Jabeen

”Forehead.”

Jocelyn

Jocelyn has several possible meanings: “little Goth” or “joyful.”

Jazlyn

Jazlyn is a combination of Jasmine and Lyn.

Jazmin

Translated as ”jasmine flower,” Jazmin has its origins in the Persian word ”yasaman.”

January

January (”of Janus”) Jones played Betty Draper in Mad Men.

Jetmira

From Albanian jetë and mirë, ”good life”.

Jharna

Waterfall.

Jendayi

”Thankful”.

Jenny

iT is a diminutive form of Jane. Read the meaning of Jane above. American voice actress Jenny Yokobori was the voice of Kuromi in the animated series My Melody & Kuromi.

Jessy

“God exists” or “God’s gift.”

Jacey

Jacey has Greek roots, and means “healer” or “to heal.”

Jacky

“Supplanter.”

Joy

Joy comes from the Old French joie and Latin gaudia, “great pleasure.” Joy Harjo is the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States.

Jasone

It has origins in Basque jasokunde, ”assumption”.

Junko

Junko (”pure child”) Tabei was the first woman to reach Everest’s summit.

Joud

”Generosity.”

Jyotsna

Moonlight.

Jade

Jade is the green stone that is treasured from China to the Aztec world.

June

The month June honors Juno, the Roman goddess who watched over women and marriage.

Jacqueline

Jacqueline is the feminine variant of Jacques that is linked to the Hebrew Jacob â(”heel-holder”).

Jewel

Jewel has roots in the Old French jouel. It fits a child you count as a small treasure.

Jaromíra

”Spring peace”.

Jumoke

”Everyone loves the child.”

Jannali

”Moon.” Jannali is also a suburb in southern Sydney.

Jintana

”Imagination”.

Jenna

Jenna is a variation of Jenny and means “white wave”. Actress Jenna Ortega portrayed Wednesday Addams.

Jumana

”Silver pearl”.

Jonaki

Firefly.

Jaione

Jaione is Basque for ”nativity.”

Jevrosima

”Mirth,” and mother of Prince Marko in Serbian epic songs.

Jubilee

Jubilee (“ram’s horn”) comes from the Hebrew yobel.

Jolie

Jolie is pretty in French and is also connected with the English word jolly. It is pronounced zhoh-LEE.

Jigyasa

”Curiosity.”

Jamuna

”Twin,” and a river that flows past the Taj Mahal.

Jördis

From Old Norse Hjördís, ”sword goddess”.

Jehona

Echo.

Jelena

Jelena is popular in Serbia and Croatia and is rooted in the Slavic Jelena (”deer”). In 2008 Serbian tennis player Jelena Jankovic reached world #1.

Jagriti

”Awakening.”

Jaha

”Dignity”.

Julnar

”Pomegranate flower,” and a sea princess in Arabian Nights.

Jolanta

Violet.

Jovita

“Dedicated to Jupiter.”

Jorunn

Jorunn (horse lover) is made of the Old Norse elements jor (”horse”) and unnr (”love”). It is still used in Norway in the present day.

Jennifer

Jennifer is a Cornish form of the Welsh Gwenhwyfar that is symbolizing “blessed spirit.”

Joaquina

Joaquina is a variant of the Hebrew Joachim (”God will judge”). Saint Joaquina de Vedruna is remembered on 28 August.

Jaira

”She shines” or ”God enlightens.” It is the female variant of the Hebrew Jair. In the Book of Judges Jair led Israel for 22 years.

Jana

Jana is linked to John that means ”God is gracious.” Czech player Jana Novotna won the Wimbledon singles in 1998.

Jetta

“Jet black.” America received the first Jetta in 1980.

Joelle

Joelle is the feminine version of the Hebrew Joel (”Yahweh is God”). In the Bible Joel is one of the 12 minor prophets.

Josune

Josune is the Basque form of the Spanish Jesusa that is meaning ”built from Josu.” Josu is Jesus in Basque.

Jill

Jill is a diminutive of Gillian that is rooted in Juliana (“child of the gods”).

Jessenia

Jessenia has origins in the Amazonian palm, the Jessenia. It is pronounced as jeh-SEH-nee-ah.

Justina

Justina is a version of the Latin Iustina, ”fair.” American fantasy author Justina Ireland is known for writing strong female characters.

Jacin

The Spanish Jacin is a shortened form of Jacinta, ”hyacinth.”

Julieta

”Youthful.”

Juana

The Spanish Juana is the feminine form of Juan, which is derived from John (“God has been gracious”). Italian painter Juana Romani regularly exhibited at the Société des artistes français.

Jimena

From the Hebrew Yemina, Jimena is symbolizing “right hand.”

Javiera

Javiera is another one that I love from this list, and it means “new home.”

Jecholiah

The Biblical Jecholiah means “Yahweh will prevail.” Jecholiah is mentioned in the Old Testament as the mother of King Azariah.

Jael

In the Bible Jael is a Bedouin and the wife of Heber the Kenite. Jael is interpreted as “mountain goat.”

Jehosheba

“Yahweh is an oath.” Jehosheba is the daughter of King Jehoram of Judah in the Bible.

Jezebel

Jezebel means “Where is the Lord?” In the Bible, Jezebel is the daughter of Ithobaal I of Tyre.

Jedidah

“Dear one” or “beloved.”

Jochebed

“YHWH is glory.” Jochebed is the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

Judith

”Celebrated” or ”praised.” She is the protagonist of the Book of Judith.

Junia

”Born in June.”

Jariya

”Good conduct”.

Jevgenija

”Of noble birth.”

Jehoaddan

Jehoaddan (”Yahweh delights”) is King Amaziah’s mother in Second Kings.

Jurema

Jurema is a thorny tree, sacred in Brazilian folk rites.

Janaki

”Daughter of Janaka,” and another variation for Sita.

Juri

Juri (”tree village”) Ueno played the lead in Nodame Cantabile.

Jaroslava

”Fierce glory.”

Jiyan

Life, in Kurdish.

Jucunda

It comes from Latin iucundus, ”pleasant.”

Jagna

Jagna (”chaste”) is a village beauty in Reymont’s Nobel-winning novel The Peasants.

Juwita

”Sweetheart”.

Jhalak

”Glimpse.”

Jalaja

From Sanskrit jala, water: ”lotus.”

Jhilmil

Sparkle.

Jahanara

Jahanara (”world adorning”) was a Mughal princess and Shah Jahan’s daughter.