Hebrew & Biblical Girl Names Starting With J
170 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a Hebrew & Biblical girl's name that starts with J? Here are 170 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Hebrew names include many classics found in the Bible. They are often built around a meaning that praises God or a hoped-for quality.
Top picks
- Jordan — “To flow down, descend”
- Joanna — “God is gracious”
- Jahath — “A Hebrew name meaning broken in pieces or descending, used for several figures in the Bible.”
- Jamie — “Supplanter; one who supplants; diminutive of james: supplant. replace. variant of jacob derived from the latin jacomus; variant of jacob supplanter”
- Jaala — “A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning a little doe, wild goat, or one who ascends.”
- Jaanai — “Jaanai carries a profound and evocative meaning, suggesting 'answering', 'afflicting', or 'making poor', inviting deep thought.”
- Jaazaniah — “Originating from Hebrew, this name carries the meaning 'whom the Lord will hear.'”
- Jachan — “Jachan has meanings like "wearing out" or "oppressing," a unique name with a strong, historical feel.”
- Jacoba — “Supplant; feminine form of jacob: he grasps the heel. supplanter; variant of jacobina: supplanter. feminine version of the name jacob, used occasionally in scotland”
- Jacobina — “Feminine form of jacob: he grasps the heel. supplanter; supplanter. feminine version of the name jacob, used occasionally in scotland”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning a little doe, wild goat, or one who ascends.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Jaanai carries a profound and evocative meaning, suggesting 'answering', 'afflicting', or 'making poor', inviting deep thought.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Originating from Hebrew, this name carries the meaning 'whom the Lord will hear.'”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Jachan has meanings like "wearing out" or "oppressing," a unique name with a strong, historical feel.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Supplant; feminine form of jacob: he grasps the heel. supplanter; variant of jacobina: supplanter. feminine version of the name jacob, used occasionally in scotland”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Feminine form of jacob: he grasps the heel. supplanter; supplanter. feminine version of the name jacob, used occasionally in scotland”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Wise; a variation of jade, a green stone used for jewelry”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning mountain goat. In the Bible, Jael is a prominent heroine who delivered Israel from the army of Sisera.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name means praising God or the light of God, reflecting a sense of divine radiance.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning broken in pieces or descending, used for several figures in the Bible.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Jaira is described as the feminine of Jairus, identifying it as a feminine form rather than giving a separate literal meaning.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name signifying one who rises or establishes. It carries the sense of confirming a foundation or standing firm.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “This is a Hebrew feminine form of Jacob. Like its masculine counterpart, it carries the meaning of supplanter.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Jambres carries unique meanings like "poverty," "bitter," or "a rebel," a name with a powerful, distinct character.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Supplanter; one who supplants; diminutive of james: supplant. replace. variant of jacob derived from the latin jacomus; variant of jacob supplanter”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that translates to reigning or one who asks for counsel.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god; variant of john god has been gracious; has shown favor; god has been gracious a variation of john; god has been gracious. a diminutive of janet, which is a feminine form of john”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god; god is gracious; feminine form of john: god is gracious; products (fruits) of paradise - in surah al-rahman”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Form of jane; modern name based on jane or jean or janai meaning god has answered.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god; jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor. variant of joan; gift from god; jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor. variant of joan”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god; variant of janet: god has been gracious. a feminine form of john; variant of jane; from the french jeanette”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god; diminutive of jane: jehovah has been gracious jehovah has shown favour. a feminine form of john. variant of joan. from the old french jehane”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god; god is gracious; variant of janis: god has been gracious. a feminine form of john. famous bearer: american singer janis joplin”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god; diminutive of jane: jehovah has been gracious jehovah has shown favour. a feminine form of john. variant of joan. from the old french jehane”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Sweetness; he gives sweetness; honey. in the bible jarah was a descendant of jonathan”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Rooted in Hebrew, this name signifies the act of breathing or producing a sweet, pleasant fragrance.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that translates to brightness departing. It describes a specific quality of light or a fading radiance.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew variant of the name Jasmine, referring to the fragrant climbing flower.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god; god is gracious; feminine form of john: god is gracious; variant of john. jean is sometimes hyphenated with a second name and the french pronunciation may be used as in jean-luc and jean-paul; scottish version of the old french jehane, a feminine form of john: god is gracious”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Jebusi has a grounding meaning, 'trodden under foot, mangers,' connecting it to humble origins and strength.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning the Lord has enabled or the perfection and power of the Lord.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that translates to one who is praising God or the clearness of God.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A variant of a Hebrew name meaning to praise God or reflecting the clarity of the divine.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning the pleasure of the Lord or the Lord is delight, appearing in biblical history as the name of a queen.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Who gives liberally free giver liberality”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Originating from Hebrew, this name translates to the oath of the Lord or the Lord is fullness, signifying divine commitment.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Jehudijah beautifully means "the praise of the Lord," a wonderful name expressing deep admiration and faith.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Jehush means "keeping counsel fastened," suggesting a wise and trustworthy nature. A name that conveys thoughtful strength and reliability.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Supplanter; dove; supplant. replace. variant of jacob derived from the latin jacomus”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Dove; dove. little dove. in the old testament, jemima was one of the three beautiful daughters of job (the other two were keziah and keren)”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of jemina. little dove. in the bible one of jobs three daughters known as the most beautiful women of their time: (the other two were keziah and keren); beautiful”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god; variant of jenny which is a diminutive of jane and jennifer”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Jenis is a name full of new beginnings and hope, meaning 'Genesis, the beginning,' perfect for your precious new arrival.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Jerebai's meaning includes 'fighting, chiding, multiplying,' which hints at a spirited and thriving personality.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name for females translates to my height or the act of throwing forth waters.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “God will uplift; variant of jeremiah in use since the middle ages; variant of jeremiah: may jehovah exalt. exalted of the lord”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name means fear of the Lord or the throwing down of the Lord. It carries a strong spiritual significance related to divine awe.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that translates to curtains or kettles breaking asunder, mentioned in biblical genealogies.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Vision of peace.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning inheritance or married. It is a biblical name belonging to the mother of King Jotham.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that signifies one who is ancient or rejoices exceedingly.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Wealthy; variant of jesse: jehovah exists; diminutive of jessie: a diminutive of janet. also a diminutive of jessamine or jessical”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “God exists; jesse is a name which comes from the dutch province ‘friesland. the name came from the name iese, derived from ese. as a name from the bible, jesse has came from isaï; jehovah exists. in the bible jesse was shepherd-father of king david. also used for girls; wealthy. jehovah exists. the father of king david”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of jesse: jehovah exists; derived from jesse jehovah exists”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “God is watching; rich. god beholds. the daughter of shylock in shakespeares play the merchant of venice”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Jesui means 'even-tempered, flat country,' suggesting a calm and balanced nature, perhaps with a love for open spaces.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Supplanter; variant of jenny which is a diminutive of jane and jennifer”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “This unisex Hebrew name signifies the Lord will judge or God will establish.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god; god is gracious, a feminine form of john”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “God is gracious”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A female name of Hebrew origin that translates to 'God shall establish.' It carries the connotation of being prepared or ready.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A feminine name of Hebrew origin that translates to God shall establish or God will lift up.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Supplanter; medieval m name adopted as a feminine name; medieval male name adopted as a feminine name”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Feminine of nickname for joseph and jude; a biblical ancestor of christ”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Grace of god; feminine of nickname for joseph and jude; diminutive of judith: jewess. praised”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Jehovah is god; lord is willing; jehovah is god. feminine of joel”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Jogli means 'passing over, turning back, rejoicing', suggesting a dynamic and joyful spirit in life's journey.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Consecrated to god; modern feminine of john and jon”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of john or abbreviation of jonathan jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor; variant of the hebrew john: jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor; diminutive of jonathan: jehovah has given. jehovahs gift. famous bearer: anglo-irish writer jonathan swift (1667-1745), author of gullivers travels; form of joh”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name for females means 'that made the sun stand still.' It is a biblical reference to divine intervention in nature.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew feminine name meaning God shall establish, related to the name Joachim.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name for girls translates to God shall establish or God will uplift.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A biblical Hebrew place name meaning the people will rise or revenge of the people. It refers to a Levite city in ancient Israel.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Who gives liberally free giver liberality”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift of god; jehovah has given. jehovahs gift. famous bearer: anglo-irish writer jonathan swift (1667-1745), author of gullivers travels”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Autumn rose; he has reproached. biblical”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name for females that translates to showing, casting forth, or a cauldron. It is a unique biblical name found in ancient texts.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “To flow down, descend”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Descending; down flowing. the river in palestine where jesus was baptized has been used as a given name since the crusades”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Farmer; descending; variant of the hebrew jordan. down flowing. the river in palestine where jesus was baptized has been used as a given name since the crusades”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “God will uplift.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “God will increase; may jehovah add/give increase. st joseph of arimathea undertook the burial of jesus (in holy grail lore). in the bible joseph was sold by his brothers into slavery and later rose to become a supreme power in egypt. also jesus legal father”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Feminine form of joseph; god will add; feminine form of joseph: may jehovah add/give increase”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Feminine form of joseph; god will add; feminine form of joseph: may jehovah add/give increase”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Diminutive of jocelyn: one of the goths. introduced into britam as a masculine name during the norman conquest, jocelyn was adopted as a feminine first name in the early 20th century; abbreviation of joshua jehovah is salvation”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew-influenced name meaning a joyful person who is happy to see the moon. It evokes a sense of lunar wonder and happiness.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Jozachar means "remembering of the m sex," suggesting a name with deep historical roots and a strong connection to ancestry. A memorable and unique choice.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Spanish-Hebrew name meaning gift from God or consecrated to God. It is a diminutive form of Juana.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “The praised one.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “One who is praised; variant of judah: praise. the praised one”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “The praised one.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “From judea; diminutive of judith: jewess. praised”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Derived from Hebrew origins, this name means praised or woman of Judea. It is a variant of Judith, famously appearing in biblical texts.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning 'Woman of Judea' or 'Praised,' it is famously associated with the biblical heroine.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “This name is derived from the Hebrew Judah and means praised or woman of Judea.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A powerful and supportive name, meaning 'the father that helpeth.' It signifies strength, guidance, and a protective presence.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Praised; abbreviation of jillian or gillian. joves child”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Doing, my doing.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Helper.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Helper.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Known.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “God has heard.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “God hears.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Ostrich.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Beauty.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Beauty.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Beauty.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “God makes.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Supplanter.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A sweet harmony.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Supplanter.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Sleeping.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Supplanter.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Supplanter.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Supplanter.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Supplanter.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “To flow downward.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A leap woods.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Searching out.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Island of help.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Seeing god.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “The lord liveth.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Hiding binding.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Listened to.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “God has replied.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “God has blessed.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “God has blessed.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Flower.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Giving.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Impure.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Opening.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Persecuted.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Supplanter.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gods glory.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Grace of god.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Jehovah is god.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Jehovah is god.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “God is gracious.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Persecuted.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Dove.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gift from god.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Dove.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Autumn rain.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Descended.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “God will add.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “God will add.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “God will add.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Descend”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “God will add.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “God will add.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Mighty perfect.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Praised.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Praised.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “From judah.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “From judea.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “From judea.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Praised.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “From judea.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Praised.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Turning away.”
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