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Jazz f & m English (Modern)Diminutive of
Jazmine/
Jasmine or
Jazper/
Jasper, or possibly given in reference to "jazz", the genre of music, or the English word
jazz meaning "energy, excitement, excitability; very lively; of excellent quality, the genuine article".
Jedd m EnglishVariant of
Jed and likewise a short form of
Jedidiah. Noted bearer is Australian musician Jedd Hughes.
Jedi m English (Modern)Diminutive of
Jedidiah. In the Star Wars universe, Jedi, the name of the ancient knighthood, is a tip of the hat to Burrough's Barsoom, where lords bear the title of Jed or Jeddak.
Jeduthan m Biblical, English (Puritan), Biblical HebrewMeaning, "praising." Jeduthun was one of the chiefs of the temple choir during the time of David. Jeduthun belonged to the Merari family of the tribe of Levi. He is considered to be the same person as Ethan... [
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Jennell f English (American, Modern)Variant of
Jenelle. Known bearers of this name include the American singer and musician Jennell Hawkins (1983-2006), and American game designer Jennell Jaquays (1956-2024).
Jeran m English1. Westernised version of the Middle Eastern name "Jaron" (JAR-ON) meaning "cry of rejoicing".... [
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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").
Jeryline f English (American)From a Fictional Character Played By Jada Pinkett Smith in the Movie "Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight".
Jeslyn f EnglishAn English name of Hebrew origin. Means "He Sees" or "God Watches."
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.