Spanish Names that Start With J

Jaime

Spanish variation of James

Though every Spanish student knows that the male classic is pronounced HY-me, for girls this is a straight homonym for Jamie, a favorite ambisexual 1970s nickname name. Another way to think of it is…

Jacinta

Spanish for Greek flower name

"hyacinth"

Jacinta, the Spanish word for hyacinth, is a lot softer and sweeter than the English version. The correct Spanish pronunciation is ha-SEEN-ta, though many English speakers would say ja-SIN-ta.…

Jordana

Hebrew

"flowing down"

A feminization used more before Jordan joined the girls' camp.

Joya

Elaboration of Joy or variation of Joia, English, Catalan, Spanish

"joy, happiness; jewel, gem"

A bright and cheerful name, Joya may be considered an elaboration of the word name Joy and a variation of Joia, a multicultural choice with its roots in Catalan, Medieval English, and Judeo-French…

Josefa

Josefa is a feminine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the masculine name José (Joseph). The name ultimately traces back to Hebrew roots, from 'Yosef' meaning 'God will add' or 'God…

Jacinda

Variation of Jacinta, Spanish and Portuguese

"hyacinth"

Jacinda, a form of the lovely and unusual Spanish and Portuguese flower name Jacinta (for Hyacinth), was first popularized by the Australian actress Jacinda Barrett. Today, the girls' name Jacinda is…

Jovita

Spanish, feminine variation of Jove, Roman king of the gods

Lively and joyful. Jovie could be a cute short form.

Joaquina

Feminine variation of Joaquin, Spanish

"God will judge"

As Joaquin enters the American mainstream, his sister might just follow.

Jasleidy

Latin American, Spanish

"jasmine lady"

Also spelled as Yasleidy, Jasleidy made its US debut in 2025 when it was given to 30 babies, in turn making it one of the top new entries to the stats. A blend of Jasmine (or Yasmin) with Leidy (a…

Jorgina

Jorgina is a feminine name derived from Jorge, the Spanish and Portuguese form of George, which comes from the Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' The feminine suffix '-ina'…

Jacaranda

Spanish, Portuguese, Tupi-Guarani flower name

"fragrant"

Distinctive and charming nature name that blends elements of Jacqueline and Amanda.

Joseva

Joseva is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of the name Joseph, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' In some cultures, particularly in Fiji and parts…

Josefana

Josefana is a feminine name that appears to be an elaborate form of Josefa, the feminine version of Joseph, which means 'God will add' in Hebrew. This extended variation maintains the biblical…

Judetta

Judetta is a feminine name with Hebrew roots, functioning as an elaborate variant of Judith, which means 'woman from Judea' or 'praised.' The addition of the diminutive suffix '-etta' gives it a…

Judina

Judina is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Judith, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised.' The addition of the suffix '-ina' gives it a more melodic quality…

Judeen

Judeen is a feminine name that appears to be a modern derivative of Judith, which comes from the Hebrew name Yehudit meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'Jewish woman.' It likely emerged as a variation…

Javiera

Spanish, feminine form of Javier, Spanish version of Xavier

"new house, bright"

Javiera, pronounced ha-vee-AIR-a, is not as well used as twin brother JAVIER, but makes an attractive Latina choice.