Girls Names Beginning With J

Jordana

Hebrew

"flowing down"

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

Jordane

Jordane is a feminine name that represents a French variation of Jordan, ultimately derived from the Jordan River in the Middle East. The Hebrew origin 'yarden' means 'to flow down' or 'descend.'…

Josephe

French feminine variation of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

Josephe is much less well-known in the English-speaking world than Josephine or Joanna. English speakers might have trouble with its similarity to the male Joseph.

Josephina

Josephina is a feminine form of Joseph, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' This elegant variation combines the biblical gravitas of Joseph…

Josetta

Josetta is a feminine name that serves as an elaborate variation of Josette, which itself is a French diminutive of Josephine (meaning 'God will add'). This elegant name carries a vintage charm with…

Josiane

Josiane is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the male name Joseph, which ultimately comes from Hebrew roots meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' Popular primarily in…

Josianne

Josianne is a feminine name of French origin, derived from 'Josiane,' which is a French variant of Josiana. It ultimately stems from the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning 'God will increase' or 'God will…

Joslynn

Variation of Jocelyn, German

"member of the Gauts tribe"

Joslynn is a contemporary feminine name that blends elements of Jocelyn and the popular -lynn ending that emerged in the late 20th century. This hybrid creation maintains the soft, melodic quality of…

Joss

Diminutive of Jocelyn, German

"member of the Gauts tribe"

Joss is more fashionable than Jocelyn or Josslyn. This is a short form that could be used independently, a la the singer Joss Stone. One of a troupe of adorable boyish nicknames newly fashionable for…

Josée

Josée is a feminine name of French origin, representing the French feminine form of Joseph, which comes from Hebrew meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' Most common in French-speaking…

Jourdaine

Jourdaine is a feminine name with French origins, developed as a feminine form of Jordan. The name ultimately derives from the Jordan River in the Middle East, carrying meanings of 'flowing down' or…

Jozlyn

Jozlyn is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Jocelyn or a blend of names like Joslyn and Jazlyn. Jocelyn has Germanic origins meaning 'member of the Gauts tribe,' though this…

Juditha

Juditha is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Judith, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised.' In the Bible, Judith is known as a heroine who saved her people from…

Judithe

Judithe is an elegant variation of Judith, a name with biblical origins derived from the Hebrew name Yehudit, meaning "woman from Judea" or simply "Jewish woman." In the Bible, Judith is known as a…

Juillet

French

"July"

Juin

Juin is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. Most prominently, it derives from the French word for the month of June, ultimately stemming from the Roman goddess Juno, who represented…

Julienne

French from Latin

"youthful or sky father"

Fine in France, but here it means vegetables sliced into thin strips.

Juna

English, Latin

"June"

Juna, a variation of the newly stylish month name June, goddess name Juno, or literary Djuna, is among the fresher-feeling girl names starting with J . While Juna has never been given to more than 50…

Justa

Feminine form of Justus, Latin

"just"

Justa is an ancient saints' name. Saints Justa and Rufina were martyred sisters who are today the patron saints of Seville in Spain. While Justice and Justus have caught on as names, Justa remains…