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Jeshaiah m Biblical
Refers to multiple figures in the Bible.
Jesu m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesus.
Jesualdo m Spanish (Latin American)
Maybe a variant spelling of Gesualdo.
Jesusbeto m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesus Alberto.
Jesus-christ-came-into-the-world-to-save m English (Puritan)
Referencing 1 Timothy 1:15, "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief."
Jesusma m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesus Manuel.
Jesusmari m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesus Maria.
Jesusra m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesus Ramon.
Jetseta f English
From the English term jet-setter, "a wealthy person who travels for pleasure".
Jevgeni m Estonian
Estonian transcription of Евгений (see Yevgeniy).
Jeyhun m Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani form of Ceyhun.
Jezer m Biblical Hebrew
Jezer was a son of Naphtali according to Genesis 46:24 and Numbers 26:49.
Jiajue m & f Chinese
From Chinese 加 (jiā) meaning "add, increase" combined with 爵 (jué) meaning "nobility, peerage". Other character combinations can form this name as well.
Jiantang m Chinese
From Chinese 建 (jiàn) meaning “to build, to construct” combined with 堂 (táng) meaning “main room of a house, courtroom” or “hall, chamber, room”, as well as other character combinations.
Jiaqin m & f Chinese
From Chinese 佳 (jiā) meaning "good, auspicious" combined with 芹 (qín) meaning "celery", as well as other character combinations that can form this name.
Jidlaph m Biblical Hebrew
Of uncertain Hebrew etymology. In the Bible, Jidlaph was the seventh son of Nahor and Milcah (Genesis 22:22).
Jievutė f Lithuanian (Rare)
Diminutive of Jieva, which is a rare Lithuanian variant of Ieva. In other words, you could also say that this name is a variant of Ievutė.... [more]
Jillianna f English
Elaboration of Jillian, see also Jilliana.
Jiqian m & f Chinese
From Chinese 繼 (jì) meaning "to continue, to maintain" combined with 遷 (qiān) meaning "to ascend, to go up", as well as other character combinations that can form this name.
Jjacks m Popular Culture
Character in Feeling Minnesota, played by Keanu Reeves. The name was originally a typo.
m Portuguese
Diminutive of Jose.
Joaco m Spanish
Diminutive of Joaquin.
Jobab m Biblical Hebrew
The name of five characters in the Bible.
Job-rakt-out-of-the-ashes m English (Puritan)
Referencing the book of Job in the Christian Bible, particularly Job 2:8.
Jobyna f English (American, Rare)
This name was borne by American actress Jobyna Howland (1880-1936), who was named after her father Joby. Another famous bearer was actress Jobyna Ralston (1899-1967), who was named for Howland.... [more]
Joca m Portuguese
Diminutive of names beginning with Jo-, such as João, Jorge and José.
Jochi m Medieval Mongolian
From Mongolian зочин (zochin) meaning "guest", indicating uncertainty about a child’s paternity. This was the name of a son of Mongol khagan Genghis Khan.
Jockaminshaw f Obscure
Combination of Jockamin (perhaps an anglicized form of Jacquemin) and Shaw. This name was recorded in the parish register of St Peter, Cornhill, England, as belonging to a female parishioner who was buried in April 1614.
Joezer m Ancient Hebrew
Meaning "Yahweh is help."
Jogli m Biblical Hebrew
Jogli was the father of Bukki, a prince of the Tribe of Dan. (Num. 34:22)
Johnamaria m English
Combination of John and Maria.
Johncock m Medieval English
Medieval diminutive of John, formed using the Middle English diminutive suffix cok.
Johnquan m African American
Elaboration of John with the popular suffix -quan.
Joiarib m Biblical Hebrew
Means "God will contend" in Hebrew.
Joldwin m Medieval English
Found on the Henry III Fine Rolls.
Joliet f English
Transferred use of the surname Joliet.
Jomi m Spanish, Portuguese
Cognate diminutive of José Miguel and João Miguel.
Jonadab m Biblical
Meaning, "Jehovah is willing."
Joni m Fijian
Fijian form of John.
Jorgecito m Spanish
Diminutive of Jorge.
Jorgis m Spanish
Diminutive of Jorge.
Jorjik m Armenian (Expatriate, ?)
Possibly a diminutive of Jorj.
Joseca m Spanish
Diminutive of Jose Carlos.
Joselu m Spanish
Diminutive of Jose Luis.
Josema m Spanish
Diminutive of Jose Manuel and Jose Maria.
Josemi m Spanish
Diminutive of Jose Miguel.
Joserra m Spanish
Diminutive of Jose Ramon.
Josiana f Portuguese (Brazilian), Lengadocian
Portuguese and Languedocian form of Josiane.
Josiephine f American (Rare, Archaic), Filipino
Variant of Josephine, incorporating the diminutive Josie.
Joujou f American (Rare)
Means, "little toy" in French and is used as a pet name.
Jourdian m English
Variant of Jordan.
Joy-again f English (Puritan)
Referencing a birth after a previous loss.
Joy-againe m & f English (Puritan)
Given to a child after a pregnancy or infant loss.
Joy-in-sorrow f English (Puritan)
A name given to children born to mother's who died during or after childbirth.
Joyvaline f American (Hispanic)
Possible variation of Jovelyn.
Jozachar m Biblical Hebrew
Meaning "God remembered." son of Shimeath, was one of the assasinators of king Joash of Judah.
Juaco m Spanish
Diminutive of Joaquin.
Juampa m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Pablo.
Juampi m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1 and Juan Pablo.
Juampis m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Pablo.
Juanan m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Andres.
Juáncar m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Carlos.
Juanelo m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1.
Juáner m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1 Ernesto.
Juanfe m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Felipe.
Juangui m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Miguel.
Juanín m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1.
Juanja m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Javier.
Juanjo m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan José.
Juanle m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1 Leonardo.
Juanlu m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Luis.
Juanmi m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Miguel.
Juanquis m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Camilo.
Juansa m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Salvador.
Juanvi m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1 Vincente.
Juca f & m Portuguese
Diminutive of Joana and João.
Judas-not-Iscariot m English (Puritan)
From the biblical Greek Ἰούδας οὐχ ὁ Ἰσκαριώτης (Ioudas ouch ho Iskariotes) meaning "Judas not Iscariot", from John 14:22 in the New Testament, which is assumed to refer to Jude the Apostle, son of James (also called Judas Thaddaeus)... [more]
Judkin m Medieval English
Diminutive of Judd, itself a diminutive of Jordan.
Juergen m Low German
Rarer spelling variant of Jürgen.
Jugatinus m Roman Mythology
The name of a Roman conjugal god, from iugare, "to join, yoke, marry."
Julianillo m Spanish
Diminutive of Julian.
Julianito m Spanish
Diminutive of Julian.
Julín m Spanish
Diminutive of Julio.
Julip f English
Variant of Julep.
Julito m Spanish
Diminutive of Julio.
Junaluska m Cherokee
Meaning, "one who tried but failed."
Junelise f English (Rare)
A combination of June and Elise, possibly inspired by Annelise. According to Forebears.Io, 4 people have this name worldwide.
Junya f English
Variant of Junia.
Jusepe m Spanish
Variant of Josepe.
Juskaha m New World Mythology
Sapling, the younger twin brother of Othagwenda (Flint), culture heroes of the Seneca. They were born to a young woman magically impregnated by the West Wind... [more]
Jussie m Obscure, African American (Rare, ?)
Borne by American actor Jussie Smollett (1982-). Perhaps it is a variant of Jessie 2 or a diminutive of Justin.
Kaaren f English
Variant of Karen 1.
K'aàwidaà m Tłı̨chǫ
Means "highest trader" in Tłįchǫ.
Kadlu f Inuit Mythology
In Inuit mythology, Kadlu refers to either one goddess or three sisters who presided over thunder.
Kâhamâxéveóhtáhe m Cheyenne
Means "wooden leg" in Cheyenne.
Ka-ha-si m Inuit Mythology
In Inuit mythology, Ka-Ha-Si was a lazy Inuit boy who was shunned by his tribe for his constant sleeping.
Kah-ge-ga-gah-bowh m Ojibwe
Means "he who stands forever" in Ojibwe.
Kahīnano m & f Hawaiian (Rare)
Means "the (male) pandanus flower," from definite article ka and hīnano meaning "male pandanus blossom."
Kahkewāquonāby m Ojibwe
Meaning, "sacred waving feathers."
Kahkewistahaw m Cree
Means "he who flies around" in Cree.
Kahôkûokalani m Hawaiian
Means "heavenly star" in Hawaiian.
Kaientaronkwen m Mohawk
Means "gathering the goods" in Mohawk.
Kainoa m & f Hawaiian
This name can mean "sea of freedom," which would derive from kai meaning "sea, sea water" and noa meaning "freedom," or "the namesake," which would derive from ka, which is a definite article, and inoa meaning "name(sake)."
Kaintwakon m Seneca
Means "by what one plants" in Seneca.
Kaius m English, Finnish
Variant of Caius.
Kaiyatahee m Cherokee
Means "corn tassel" in Cherokee.
Kakeesheway m Cree
Means "loud voice" in Cree.
Kalan m English
Variant of Callan.
Kalida f Brazilian
Meaning, "warm, ardent."
Kalimah f Hinduism, Mythology
Kali Ma, called the "Dark Mother," is the Hindu goddess of creation, preservation, and destruction.
Kalonymus m Late Greek (Latinized), Jewish, Judeo-Provençal (Archaic)
Errant latinization (or just a semi-latinization) of the Greek given name Kalonymos. The proper and full latinization of the name is Calonymus.
Kamaka f & m Hawaiian
Derived from Hawaiian ka "the" and maka meaning "eye", "bud" or "beloved one, child", also a short form of compound given names beginning thus. This name was popular in Hawaii from 1900-1939.
Kamdyistowesit m Indigenous American, Cree
Means "beardy" in Cree.
Kameāloha f & m Hawaiian (Rare)
Means "the beloved one," "the affectionate one" or "the compassionate one," from definite article ka, mea, which refers to a thing, person, matter or object, and aloha meaning "love, affection, compassion."
Kamiokisihkwew m Indigenous American, Cree
Means "fine day" in Cree.
Kanagatucko m Cherokee
Means "stalking turkey" in Cherokee.
Kan-da-zis Tlishishen m Apache
Means "red shirt" or "pink shirt" in Apache.
Kang m Chinese
Meaning, "peaceful, happy, healthy." Typically used as a surname, but may be used as a forename.
Kapapamahchakwew m Cree
Means "wandering spirit" in Cree.
Kapriel m Armenian (Rare)
Armenian form of Gabriel.
Karan f English
Variant of Karen 1.
Karora m Indigenous Australian Mythology
The creator, according to the Bandicoot clan of the Arandan aborigines of Australia.
Kaska f English
May be used in reference to the place name of Kaska in the Bible.
Kastril m Literature
A character in the novel, "The Alchemist."
Kas-tziden m Apache
Means "broken foot" in Apache.
Katavi m African Mythology, Nyamwezi
A demonic being in the popular belief of the Nyamwezi people of Tanzania. He is reputed to be the chief of the water-spirits, but he also haunts the barren lands and deserts.
Katiti f African American (Rare)
A name coined in the 1970s in the movement of choosing Afrocentric names for children, after the Ugandan place name Katiti.
Katoria f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic prefix ka and Toria. Also compare Latoria and Katoya.
Katriena f Dutch
Variant of Katrina.
Katsuji m Japanese
Name using elements katsu meaning "victory" and ji meaning "two."
Katuwellaunos m Old Celtic
"The One Who (mnos) Leads (welnā) in Battle (katu)".
Kauai m & f English (Anglicized, Rare)
Kauai's name has no particular historical meaning; however, through the legend of Hawaii loa who is thought to have been the Polynesian founder of the Hawaiian island's original inhabitants, “a favorite place around one's neck” is suggested.
Kawaiola f & m Hawaiian
Means "the water of life" from Hawaiian ka "the" combined with wai "(fresh) water" and ola "life" (compare Waiola).
Kazbek m Circassian, Ossetian
From the name of a dormant volcano located in the Caucasus region of Russia.
Ke'ala m & f Hawaiian
Popular name in Hawaii in 1940-1969.... [more]
Kearn m English (Anglicized, Rare)
This is an Anglicized version of Ciarán, which means "little black haired one."
Keats m American
Transferred use of the surname Keats.
Kechewaishke m Ojibwe
Means "great renewer" in Ojibwe.
Kedisaletse m Southern African
Botswanian name.
Kee-a-kee-ka-sa-coo-way m Indigenous American, Cree
Means "the man who gives the war whoop" in Cree.
Keelut m & f Inuit Mythology
In Inuit mythology, Keelut is an evil chthonic spirit who resembles a hairless dog.
Kehaulani f Hawaiian
From Hawaiian kēhau "dew, dewdrop" and lani "heaven, sky". This was one of the top 100 girls' names in Hawaii in 1997.
Kehua m & f Chinese
From Chinese 克 () meaning "overcome, win" combined with 华 (huá) meaning "splendid, illustrious, flowery, Chinese"... [more]
Keikilani f Hawaiian
Means "heavenly child" or "royal child" from Hawaiian keiki "child" and lani "heaven, sky". This name was popular in Hawaii from 2000-2005.
Keki m Catalan
Diminutive of Sergi.
Kélian m French (Modern)
French form of Kelian.
Keli'i m Hawaiian
Means "chief" in Hawaiian.
Kelilah f English (Rare)
Variant transcription of Kelila.
Kelm m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kelm.
Kempton m English
Transferred use of the surname Kempton.
Kena f Spanish
Diminutive of Maria Eugenia.
Kenburrow f English (Rare, Archaic)
Possibly a form of Kinborough, recorded in 1610.
Kendyll f English
Variant of Kendall.
Kenita f Spanish
Spanish diminutive of Eugenia. This is borne by Chilean model and socialite María Eugenia "Kenita" Larraín (1973-).
Kensett m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kensett.
Keokuk m Sauk
A chief of the Sauk or Sac tribe in central North America noted for his cooperation with the U.S. government which led to war with Black Hawk, who led part of their band into the Black Hawk War.
Keonaona f & m Hawaiian
Means "the soft fragrance," "the soft perfume" or "the aroma," from definite article ke and onaona meaning "soft fragrance/perfume, aroma."
Kerchak m Literature, Popular Culture
Kerchak is a fictional ape character in Edgar Rice Burroughs's original Tarzan novel, Tarzan of the Apes, and in the Walt Disney-produced animated movie Tarzan based on it.
Kernes m English (Australian)
Transferred use of the surname Kernes.
Kersty f Scottish
Variant of Kirsty.
Keskarrah m Yellowknife
Chippewayan Chief Akaitcho's older brother.
Keskayiwew m Cree
Means "bobtail" in Cree.
Keun m Korean
Variant transcription of Geun.
Kgotso f Southern African
Botswanian name.
Khabira f African American (?)
Possibly derived from Arabic الخبير (al-Khabīr) "the all-aware", one of the names of Allah in the Quran.
Khai m English
Variant of Kai 1.
Kha'jaq'tii m Tlingit
Means "one slain in battle" in Tlingit.
Khatskel m Yiddish
Variant of Khaskl.
Khenbish f & m Mongolian
Means "nobody" or "who is not" in Mongolian, from хэн (khen) meaning "who" and биш (bish) meaning "not, isn’t" or "other, different". This name was traditionally given in order to mislead bad spirits.
Khur m Ossetian Mythology
Meaning, "sun."
Khushwinderpreet f Indian (Sikh, Rare), Punjabi (Rare)
From Hindi ख़ुश (khush) meaning "happy; good, excellent" (compare Khushi) combined with the name of the Hindu god Indra and Sanskrit प्रीति (prīti) meaning "pleasure, joy, love".
Kiah m English
Diminutive of Hezekiah.
Kiana f Persian
Persian name, possibly meaning "elements of earth". It may be a feminine form of Kian 1.
Kianto m Mayan Mythology
The Lacandon Maya god of foreigners and diseases.
Kib m Mormon
Early Jaredite king.
Kidili m Indigenous Australian Mythology
The moon man of the mythology of the Mandjindja in Western Australia.
Kigatilik m & f Inuit Mythology
In Inuit mythology, Kigatilik is a vicious, violent demon, especially known for killing shamans.
Kill-sin m English (Puritan)
Referring to Leviticus 14:13, "And he shall slay the lamb in the place where he shall kill the sin offering and the burnt offering, in the holy place: for as the sin offering is the priest's, so is the trespass offering: it is most holy:"
Kim m Russian, Soviet
Short form of Akim and Yakim, which are both Russian forms of Joachim.... [more]
Kim m Mormon
Jaredite king and son of Morianton.
Kimnor m Mormon
Early Jaredite.
Kind f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Kind.
Kingsford m Scottish, African
Transferred use of the surname Kingsford.
Kinlow m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kinlow.
Kinnia f History (Ecclesiastical)
According to legend, Saint Kinnia, a 5th-century daughter of an Irish chieftain, was baptized by Saint Patrick and is said to have been the first nun to follow his teachings. She lived in the convent of Druim Dubhain which was founded by Saint Patrick.
Kirian m English
Variant of Kieran.
Kirste f Sami
Sami form of Kirsti.
Kishkumen m Mormon
Character in the Book of Mormon.
Kisikawasan m Cree
Means "flash in the sky" in Cree.
Kismine f Literature
Used by F. Scott Fitzgerald for a character in his novella The Diamond as Big as the Ritz (1922). Perhaps he based it on the English word kismet meaning "fate, destiny". In the story Kismine has a sister named Jasmine.
Kiviuq m Inuit Mythology
Kiviuq is the hero of epic stories of the Inuit of the Arctic regions of northern Canada, Alaska and Greenland. Kiviuq is an eternal Inuit wanderer.
Kiwisünce m Cree
Means "little child" in Cree.