This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the first letter is J.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Jaamac m Somali, MuslimSomali transcription of the Arabic word جامع (
jāmaʿa) meaning "mosque". This name has the same roots ج-م-ع (
j-m-ʿ) of the Islamic day of prayers, coinciding with "Friday".
Jaazaniah m BiblicalMeaning "Jehovah Has Given Ear". Toward the end of the kingdom of
Judah it seems that this was a rather common name; all four men mentioned in the Bible by this name lived within the same short period of time... [
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Jabai m AfricanNamed after a african serial killer in the 5th century.
Jabar m Indonesian, Arabic, Indian (Muslim), Urdu, Malay, Maranao, Maguindanao, Somali, Persian, Pashto, PakistaniIndonesian form of
Jabbar Jabba m Popular CultureJabba Desilijic Tiure or Jabba the Hutt is a character appearing in George Lucas's space opera film saga Star Wars. He is depicted as a large, slug-like alien.
Jabru m Near Eastern Mythology, Elamite MythologyThis was the name of an obscure but very old god in Elamite religion. It is uncertain what the meaning of his name was in the Elamite language. Most sources equate him with the Babylonian god
Anu 2, so he must have been a god of the heavens... [
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Jacawitz m Mayan MythologyMeans "mountain" in the lowland Maya language, as well as "first mountain" in the Cholan languages; also compare the highland Maya word
qʼaqʼawitz meaning "fire mountain". This was the name of a K'iche' Maya mountain god, a companion of the sun god
Tohil... [
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Jachen m RomanshVariant of
Giachen, traditionally found in Lower Engadine, a valley in southeast Switzerland.
Jachike m IgboMeans "praise God" or "Hail God" in Igbo.
Ja-chun m Korean, HistoryMeaning unknown. This was the name of I Ja-chun (1315-1361), father of Joseon's founder
Seong-gye. His son posthumously declared him King Hwanjo of Joseon.
Jacint m Catalan, Lengadocian, ProvençalCatalan. Languedocian and Provençal form of
Hyacinthus. Jacint Verdaguer i Santaló (1845 – 1902) was a writer, regarded as one of the greatest poets of Catalan literature and a prominent literary figure of the Renaixença, a cultural revival movement of the late Romantic era... [
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Jackyson m EnglishThe name "Jackyson" seems to be a modern variant or alteration of the traditional name "Jackson." The origin of "Jackson" itself can be traced back to English and Scottish roots. It is derived from the medieval English personal name "Jack," a diminutive form of "John," combined with the suffix "-son," meaning "son of." Over time, "Jackson" became a surname and later a given name... [
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Jacław m Polish (Modern, Rare)Most likely a combination of the name
Jacek with the suffix -sław, common in names of Slavic origin and deriving from
sława meaning "glory", "fame". Perhaps influenced by
Wacław and its diminutive
Wacek.
Jacquet m Medieval FrenchMedieval French diminutive of
Jacques. Known bearers of this name include the French composer Jacquet of Mantua (1483-1559) and the Franco-Flemish composer Jacquet de Berchem (c... [
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Jacy f & m EnglishPopular in Westerns and Western romances for both male and female, white and Native American characters. It is probably a variant of
Jessie 1 or
Jesse, a name popular in the American West for both men and women.
Jaczemir m Polish (Archaic)Means "he, who brings a better peace", from the elements
jacze (meaning "better", "more powerful"), and
mir (meaning "peace", "calm").
Jádson m BrazilianA famous bearer is Brazilian footballer Jádson Rodrigues da Silva, professionally known as Jádson (born 1983-).
Jae-beom m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 載 "load; carry; transport, convey" and 範 "pattern, model, rule, law".
Jaechang m KoreanFrom 裁 "cut out; decrease", 才 "talent, ability", 宰(jae) "To rule or and Sino-Korean 昶 "a long day; bright; extended; clear"
Jae-deok m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 在 (
jae) "be at, in, on; consist in, rest" and 德 (
deok) "ethics, morality, virtue".
Jaegeun m KoreanFrom 裁 "cut out; decrease" and Sino-Korean 近 "near, close" or 根 "root; foundation".
Jae-gyeong f & m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 栽 "to cultivate, plant; to care for plants" and 經 "classic works; pass through".
Jae-gyu m & f KoreanFrom Sino-Korean
在 (jae) meaning "in, at" combined with
奎 (gyu) meaning "stride". Other Hanja combinations can form this name as well.
Jaehaerys m LiteratureCreated by author George R. R. Martin for a character in his series "A Song of Ice and Fire". In the series, Jaehaerys Targaryen, also known as Jaehaerys the Conciliator, is the longest-reigning monarch in the history of Westeros who is later succeeded by his grandson Viserys.
Jae-hee m & f KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 在 (jae) meaning "to exist, to be" combined with 熙 (hee) meaning "shine". This name can be formed by other hanja character combinations as well.... [
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Jaehoon m KoreanFrom 才 "talent, ability" and Sino-Korean 勳 "meritorious deed", 薰 "basil" or 熏 "smoke, fog, vapor".
Jae-hwan m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 宰 "to slaughter; to rule" and 焕 "shining".
Jae-hyeon m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 才 "talent, ability", 在 "consist in, rest" or 宰 "to slaughter; to rule" (
jae), and 鉉 "device for carrying a tripod" or 賢 "virtuous, worthy, good; able" (
hyeon).
Jae-hyeong m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 宰 "to slaughter; to rule" and 亨 "smoothly, progressing, no trouble".
Jae-hyun m KoreanJae(재) means "respect" and Hyun(현) means "virtuous". Jae-Hyun(재현) could be written "才鉣" , "在賢" , "宰賢" , "載賢" and more forms in Hanja. Meaning can change depending on how it is written... [
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Jae-in m & f KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 在
(jae) meaning "in, at" or 才
(jae) meaning "talent, ability" combined with 寅
(in) meaning "tiger" or 人
(in) meaning "person, human", along with other hanja combinations... [
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Jae-jin m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 在 "be at, in, on; consist in, rest" and 珍 "precious, valuable, rare".
Jae-jung m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 在 "be at, in, on; consist in, rest" and 中 "central; center, middle".
Jaekang m KoreanFrom 裁 "cut out; decrease", 才 "talent, ability", 宰(jae) "to rule" and 在 "be at, in, on; consist in, rest" and 강 meaning "river".
Jae-min m KoreanThe name 'Jae-min'(
Jaemin) is the product of the combined words 'Jae', meaning "talent" or "fortune" and 'Min', meaning "nimble" or "sensitive". The name is commonly associated with KPop super-group NCT's talented young rapper, singer, dancer, athlete, actor and angel Na Jaemin.
Jae-o m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 在 (
jae) meaning "be at, in, on; consist in, rest" combined with 伍 (
o) meaning "five, company of five; troops".
Jae-sang m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 載 "load; carry; transport, convey" and 相 "mutual, reciprocal, each other". A famous bearer is South Korean singer Psy, born Park Jae-sang (1977-).
Jae-seop m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean
在 (jae) meaning "to be present, in, at" or
材 (jae) meaning "timber" or "talent" combined with
涉 (seop) meaning "wade, experience, involved" / "to cross a stream" or
燮 (seop) meaning "blaze"... [
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Jae-won m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 宰 "to slaughter; to rule" and 源 "spring; source, head".
Jaewook m KoreanFrom 在 "be at, in, on; consist in, rest", 宰 "to slaughter; to rule", or 才 meaning "talent, gift." and 旭 "rising sun;" brilliance; radiant".
Jae-yeon m & f KoreanCombination of a
jae hanja, like 在 meaning "stand; exist," 載 meaning "load" or 宰 meaning "retainer, vassal," and a
yeon hanja, such as 姸 meaning "beautiful, lovely," 淵 meaning "pond; marsh; puddle" or 延 meaning "stretch, lengthen."
Jaeyoung m KoreanFrom 裁 "cut out; decrease", 宰(jae) "To rule" or "slaughter",材 (jae) meaning "timber" or "talent", 在 (jae) meaning "in, at" or 才 (jae) meaning "talent, ability"
Jafari m African American (Rare)Elaboration of
Jafar that came into popular usage in the 1970s due to many parents choosing Afrocentric names, in this particular case an Islamic name.
Jagmeet m Indian (Sikh), PunjabiFrom Sanskrit जगत्
(jagat) meaning "world, universe" combined with मित्र
(mitrá) meaning "friend, companion, associate".
Jagor m Croatian (Rare)Meaning unknown, originating from the main character of the eponymous fairy tale Jagor (part of the anthology Croatian Tales of Long Ago, by Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić).