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Polish Names that Start With J

Updated October 2026

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There are 31 Polish names that start with the letter J for boys and girls, including Jarek, Jena, Jadzia, Janina, Jasia, Jerzy, Jola, Janeska, Joanka, Jolanta, Józefina, Judyta, Justyna, Jas, Janek, Januarius, Janiusz, Janiuszek, Juliusz, and Juri.

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Jarek
Slavic
"spring"
Diminutive for all the Slavic names that start with Jar-. If for family or cultural reasons you're seeking such a name, then this is a reasonable short form.
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…
Jadzia
Diminutive of Jagwida, Polish
"war, battle"
Pronounced with two syllables, Jadzia is a diminutive of Jagwida, a popular Polish form of Germanic Hedwig.
Janina
Polish; Finnish; Lithuanian; German; Swedish
"God is gracious"
A sweet and sprightly feminine form of John.
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…
Jerzy
Polish variation of George
"farmer"
Writer Jerzy Kosinski put this foreign variation on the U. S. name map.
Jola
Hebrew
"God is willing"
Could be used to honor a Joel.
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…
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…
Janiuszek
Janiuszek is a masculine name of Polish origin. It functions as a diminutive or affectionate form of Jan, the Polish equivalent of John. The suffix '-uszek' adds an endearing quality, conveying…
Juliusz
Juliusz is the Polish variant of Julius, a masculine name with ancient Roman origins. Derived from the Roman family name Julius (as in Julius Caesar), it's ultimately connected to the Greek 'ioulos'…
Juri
Juri is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Estonian and Finnish contexts, it's a form of George, ultimately derived from Greek "georgos" meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker." In…

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