Polish Names that Start With J
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Jena
Diminutive of Jennifer, variation of Gina, English, Arabic, "white wave; paradise"
"white wave; paradise"
Jena is a succinct name with a number of different roots, making it a versatile choice. On one hand, it might be used as a diminutive for the 70s favorite Jennifer, a name of Cornish origin that was…
Jadwiga
Polish variation of Hedvig, German
"war"
A sweet but spiky form of Hedwig, Jadwiga recently ranked in the Top 100 in Poland. Its popularity may owe something to Jadwiga, a 14th century ruler of Poland, who was crowned "king", not queen. The…
Jacenty
Jacenty is an uncommon feminine name with Polish origins, derived from the masculine name Jacek and ultimately from the Greek name Hyacinthus. In Greek mythology, Hyacinthus was a beautiful youth…
Jakobe
Jakobe represents a modern variant spelling of Jacob, which derives from Hebrew meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' This contemporary spelling combines traditional roots with distinctive…
Jakube
Jewish surname
This surname is quite rare in the United States these days. However, during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Jakube was introduced into American and Canadian society as the last…
Janina
Polish; Finnish; Lithuanian; German; Swedish
"God is gracious"
A sweet and sprightly feminine form of John.
Janka
Hungarian variation of Jane
Not likely to succeed here because of the "yanking" association.
Jasia
Jasia is a feminine name with Polish origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Joanna or Janina (Polish variants of Jane or Joan). The name ultimately derives from Hebrew, meaning 'God is…
Jonnanina
Jonnanina is an elaborate feminine name that appears to blend elements of several naming traditions. It likely developed as an ornate variation of Johanna or Jonna, which are feminine forms of John,…
Janeska
Janeska is a feminine name that appears to be a diminutive or elaborate form derived from Jane. The base name Jane comes from Hebrew origins meaning "God is gracious." The suffix "-ska" suggests…
Joanka
Joanka is a feminine name primarily found in Polish and Hungarian cultures. It's a diminutive form of Joanna, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The…
Jola
Hebrew
"God is willing"
Could be used to honor a Joel.
Jolanta
Polish
"violet"
A Slavic name that could easily blend in.
Józefina
Józefina is a feminine name that represents the Polish spelling of Josephine. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Joseph (Yosef), meaning "God will add" or "God will increase." The…
Judyta
Judyta is the Polish feminine form of Judith, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised.' This elegant name carries significant biblical heritage, referencing the heroine in…
Justyna
Polish, from Latin
"fair, righteous"
The Polish form of Justina.
Jas
Abbreviation of James or short form of Jasper
Janek
Polish
"god is gracious"
A short form of the very popular Polish name Jan, which is the equivalent of John in English. Short forms ending in -ek are very widespread in Poland, but it is rare that one is given as the official…
Januarius
Latin
"doorway"
Januarius is a masculine name of ancient Roman origin, derived from Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, gates, transitions, and endings. Historically significant as the name of an early Christian…
Janiusz
Janiusz is a masculine name of Polish origin, representing a variation of the more common Polish name Jan (equivalent to John). The suffix '-iusz' adds a distinct Polish flair to the traditional…