This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is rare.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Jannes m Dutch, Flemish, German (Rare), Limburgish, East Frisian (Rare), North Frisian (Rare), West Frisian, Danish (Rare), Finnish (Rare), Swedish (Rare), Medieval DutchDutch, Flemish, Frisian, Limburgish and (Low) German short form of
Johannes, which has also seen some use in Scandinavia.
Janoah m & f Dutch (Modern, Rare)From
jano'hah meaning "rest" or
ja-no'-a (yanoach) meaning "resting place". It is mentioned in the Bible as a town north-east of Ephraim in the Jordan valley, sometimes identified with the present day city Yanun in Palestine.
Janpolad m Persian (Rare), Armenian (Archaic)Derived from the Persian noun جان
(jan) meaning "soul" (ultimately from Middle Persian
gyān) combined with the Persian noun پولاد
(polad) or
(pulad) meaning "steel" (ultimately from Middle Persian
pōlāwad).
Jantjen f Medieval Dutch, Dutch (Rare)This name is a variant of
Johanna, where the diminutive suffix
-tjen is included in the name. Since
-tjen is a diminutive suffix that was primarily used in the Middle Ages and has since been replaced by the more modern
-tje, we can actually say that Jantjen is the medieval Dutch form of
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Japonica f English (American, Modern, Rare)japonica is a Neo-Latin word meaning "japanese". As such, it is part of the name of several cultivated plants (e.g., Pieris japonica, Camellia japonica, or Skimmia japonica).
Jarallah m Arabic (Rare)Means "neighbour of
Allah", from Arabic جار
(jār) meaning "neighbour, refugee" combined with اللّٰه
(allāh) "Allah".
Jarlaug f Norwegian (Rare)Combination of Old Norse elements
jarl "chieftain, nobleman" and
laug possibly meaning "betrothed woman". This is a relatively modern name first used in the early 20th century.
Jarleiv m Norwegian (Rare)Combination of the Old Norse elements
jarl "chieftain, nobleman" and
leifr "descendant, heir".
Jarún f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)Combination of the Old Norse name elements
jara "battle; fight; quarrel" and
rún "secret; secret lore". As this is a newer name, however, the first element might also be inspired by the elements
jarn,
jard or
hjarn.
Jasiba f African (Rare)Meaning "wealthy noble princess" and "one who descends from the highest regal nobility" ... [
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Jasli f Muslim (Rare)Arabic the name means beautiful and strong, clever, artistic and quick witted. Independent one. Gods own
Jasperina f Dutch (Rare)Feminine form of
Jasper. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch actress and comedian Jasperina de Jong (b. 1938).
Jaune f Medieval Baltic, Estonian (Rare)Recorded in Latvia in the late Middle Ages, this name is of uncertain origin and meaning. However, a derivation from Latvian
jauns "young; new" has been suggested as well as an adoption of the Old Prussian given name
Jawne... [
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