Portuguese Names that Start With J
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Jose
Spanish and Portuguese version of Joseph, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
More traditionally spelled as José, this unaccented form is seen more frequently in the US, where it ranked in the Top 100 in a recent year. Used widely in the Hispanic community, it's the Spanish…
Jorge
Spanish and Portuguese variation of George
The classic Jorge is one of the most popular and classic Spanish names for boys in the US. Some Latine families pronounce it the same way as George.
Julha
Julha is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Julia or possibly a Portuguese or Brazilian adaptation. Julia derives from the Roman family name Julius, ultimately meaning…
Junha
Junha is a name with multicultural origins, primarily found in Korean and Japanese traditions. In Korean, the meaning varies depending on the Hanja (Chinese characters) chosen, but often includes…
Jaco
Portuguese variation of Jacob
Intriguing twist on Jacob, but may be too strongly associated with Michael Jackson.
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…
Joaquim
Portuguese variation of Joachim, Hebrew
"established by God"
A softer take on Joaquin or a quirkier version of Joachim, depending on how you look at it.
Jordão
Jordão is a masculine Portuguese name that originated as a variant of Jordan. The name derives from the Jordan River in the Middle East, which holds significant religious importance in Christianity…
Januario
Januario is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'Januarius,' which relates to Janus, the Roman god of doorways, beginnings, and transitions. The name literally connects to the month of…
Januaria
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 yet…