By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Scottish
"windy place"
Guthrie, one of the most attractive Scottish names that's also a surname, has a particularly romantic, windswept aura, with a touch of the buckaroo thrown in. Guthrie's folkie quality is tied to the…
Haleem is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'patient,' 'gentle,' or 'mild-mannered.' It derives from one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, Al-Haleem, which refers to God's…
Arabic, Turkish
"crescent moon"
In Arabic, hilal is the word for the crescent moon that marks the beginning of the month on the Islamic calendar. Hilal is a common girl name in Turkey, but is typically masculine in Arabic.
Hovhannes is the Armenian form of the name John, derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This masculine name has deep historical roots in Armenian culture, where it has been used…
Welsh, Romanian
"God is gracious"
A simple and appealing multi-cultural form of John, but Americans will be baffled by all those vowels.
Greek, Romanian and Russian variation of Joseph
"Jehovah increases"
Jabar is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from the name Al-Jabbar, one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, meaning "the Powerful" or "the Compeller." The name conveys…
Arabic
"powerful, mighty"
One of the names of Allah, this name is also associated with basketball great Kareem Abdul Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr.).
Jacky is a masculine name commonly used as a diminutive of Jack or Jacob, though it sometimes stands as an independent given name. Jack derives from John, meaning 'God is gracious,' while Jacob means…
Jamais is an unusual masculine name that derives from the French word meaning 'never.' Unlike most personal names, which typically convey positive wishes or attributes, Jamais has an inherently…
Jamez is a modern variant spelling of James, a classic masculine name with Hebrew origins. The traditional James derives from the name Jacob (Ya'akov), meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.' The…
Januel is a relatively uncommon masculine name that appears to blend elements of Jan (a form of John meaning "God is gracious") with the -uel ending found in biblical names like Samuel and Emmanuel.…
Jasan is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Jason, which derives from Greek mythology where Jason was the leader of the Argonauts who quested for the Golden Fleece. This…
Jashan is a masculine name with origins primarily in Indian culture, particularly in Punjabi and Sikh communities. The name derives from Sanskrit and Punjabi roots meaning 'celebration,' 'festival,'…
Jathan is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variation of Jonathan (Hebrew for 'gift of God'), a blend of Jason and Nathan, or possibly derived from ancient Greek…
Javante appears to be a modern given name that combines elements found in other contemporary names. It may incorporate the popular prefix 'Ja-' (seen in names like Jamal and Jamari) with elements…
Jefry is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Jeffrey or Geoffrey, names of Germanic origin meaning 'peace' (from 'fred/frid' meaning peace) combined with 'god' or 'good.' This…
Jerell is a modern masculine name that gained recognition in the United States during the late 20th century. It's believed to be a creative variation of names like Jerald, Jerome, or Darrell. The…
Jermain is a variant spelling of Jermaine, which itself derives from the French name Germain, ultimately from Latin germanus meaning 'brother' or 'related'. The name gained popularity in…
Jerron is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of traditional names like Jerome or Jared. It may also relate to the Hebrew name Jeroham, meaning 'showing mercy' or 'beloved.' This…
