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English, variation of Jessamine
"jasmine flower"
Jessamy and big sister Jessamine are all but unknown in the U.S., but make distinctive alternatives to overexposed Jessica, Jessie, and Jasmine.
Janeva is a feminine name that represents a variant form of Genevieve or Jennifer, with possible Slavic influences. This elegant variation combines elements of familiar Western names with a…
English, diminutive of John, Hebrew
"the Lord is gracious"
A unisex nickname style name, similar in sound and feel to Andie, Candy, Indy, or Danny. The -i ending turns boyish Johnny into a tomboy nickname.
Hebrew place-name
"beautiful"
A pleasant and adaptable place name for a part of Tel Aviv.
Gemstone name, variation of Hyacinth, English
"blue larkspur; precious stone"
Jacinth is a gemstone of the Zircon variety. The name is related to the floral Hyacinth.
Native American place name
"rich in springs"
Among the least gimmicky, most appealing and colorful of all the names found in the atlas, Jamaica almost sings out the rhythms of the West Indies. Part of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean,…
Jamese is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of James, a classic Hebrew name meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.' By adding the feminine suffix '-e,' this adaptation…
Anglicization of Indonesian Jawa; place name
A name with something for everyone: for romantics, it's a beautiful Indonesian island; for teckies, it's a computer programming language.
Feminization of Jethro, Hebrew
"excellence"
Rare and ethereal.
Japanese or Chinese
"tenderness, gentleness; gold"
Similarity to the English name Jean could be a plus in a Japanese-American or Chinese-American family.
Portuguese
"January"
Way before January Jones made this month a fashionable girls' name, there was Princess Januaria of Brazil, daughter of the King of Portugal and the Archduchess of Austria. One of the most pointed…
French word name
Used in France as a male name, this would make an appealing and unusual choice, as would two other Gallic month names, Avril and Mai.
Jeveny is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a creative modern invention or a variant spelling of names like Jeveni or Jevon with a feminine ending. It may also be related to…
Shiyo is a rare feminine name with possible Japanese origins, though it may also be used in other cultures. In Japanese, the meaning would depend on the kanji characters used to write it,…
