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Jeribai m BiblicalThe name is comprised of two parts. The first, ריב (
rib), means "to strive" or "to contend". The second, י (
yod) has three possible meanings. It can make the word into an adjective, it can be a possessive form (usually "my"), or it can be a shortened form of Yahweh... [
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Jerica f SloveneOriginally a diminutive of
Jera, used as a given name in its own right.
Jerina f Serbian (Rare), Medieval SerbianA form of
Irene. The most notable bearer was Despotess Jerina (originally: Irene Kantakouzene), the wife of Serbian Despot Đurađ Branković, who lived in the 15th century and who is known in Serbian folk legends as Damned Jerina because of many hardships she reportedly imposed on the people... [
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Jerina f Albanian, HistoryAlbanian form of
Irene. Jerina Dushmani (known in English as Irene, Princess of Zadrima and Pult) was a 15th century Albanian Princess of the Dushmani family that ruled over the north-western part of the country.
Jerjer f Medieval MongolianPossibly meaning "lady" or "beauty". This was the personal name of one of the wives of Hong Taiji. She was later given the posthumous name Empress Xiaoduanwen.
Jerohn m African American (Rare)African American name possibly a form of the name
John with an added initial sound and emphasis on the second syllable. Most well known bearer is Jerohn
Garnett, a professional drummer who has worked with a variety of top rated singers and bands.
Jersey f & m EnglishFrom the name of the island Jersey (located in the English Channel between the UK and France) whose name was derived from the Old Norse name element
-ey "island" combined with either Old Norse
Geirr ("Geirr's island"),
jarl ("the earl's island") or
hjǫrr ("sword island").
Jerta f Hungarian (Archaic), West Frisian (Rare)Originally a short form of
Gertrúd, occasionally used as a given name in its own right, as well as a West Frisian short form of names beginning with the element
Ger-, used as a given name in its own right.
Jeryline f English (American)From a Fictional Character Played By Jada Pinkett Smith in the Movie "Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight".
Jeshohaiah m BiblicalFrom the Hebrew name Yeshochayah meaning "Humbled By
Yahweh", derived from שוח (
shuah), "to be low or humbled" and יָהּ (
yah) referring to the Hebrew God.
Jeshurun m BiblicalFrom a poetic or ideal title of Israel (either the people, land or patriarch) mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, which is thought to derive from Hebrew ישר (
yashar) meaning "upright".
Jesimiel m Biblical, HebrewApparently means "God establishes" in Hebrew. In the bible, this was the name of a Simeonite.
Jeslyn f EnglishAn English name of Hebrew origin. Means "He Sees" or "God Watches."
Jesminder f IndianIt's origin of Indian. A famous bearer is fictional character Jesminder Bhamra.
Jeson m English (Rare)It was the short form of "Jesus' Son" and meant the same. The name was given as a dedication to the Lord, for giving them a child.
Jessca f English (American)Variant or a Short Form of Jessica. This name was used for a character in the show "Abbott Elementary" (2021-) played by Sabrina Brier.