This is a list of submitted names in which the language is English.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Jedaiah m BiblicalEnglish transcription or spelling of two distinct Hebrew names: יְדָיָ֥ה and ידַעְיָ֖ה. Both names occur in the Old Testament.... [
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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.
Jediael m BiblicalThis name is comprised of two parts: ידע (
yada'), meaning "to know" and אל (
'el), which is the abbreviated form of אלהים (
'elohim), referring to "God".... [
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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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Jeezer m BiblicalJeezer was a son of Gilead of the Tribe of Manasseh according to Numbers 26:30.
Jehonadab m BiblicalFrom Hebrew יְהוֹנָדָב (
Yehonadab) meaning "
Yahweh is generous", from the roots יְהוֹ (
yeho) referring to the Hebrew God and נָדָב (
nadav) meaning "willing, generous"... [
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Jehoshua m BiblicalThe usual Hebrew form of the name "Joshua"; it occurs in the King James Version of Numbers 13:16 (the American Standard Revised Version "Hoshea"); and in some editions of the King James Version in 1 Chronicles 7:27, where others have the form "Jehoshuah" (h being wrongly added at the end).
Jeiel m BiblicalJeiel is referred to as the "father of Gibeon" and is an ancestor of King
Saul.
Jekameam m BiblicalMeans "my people will rise, may kinsman establish" in Hebrew, derived from the elements קוּם (
qum) meaning "to raise" and עַם (
ʿam) meaning "people, nation"
Jekamiah m Biblical (?)1 Chronicles 2:41 Jekamiah was the son of Shallum and the father of Elishama.
Jenai f English (Modern, Rare)Possibly from Chinese
仁愛 (Rén'ài) meaning "kindhearted". It is used as the Chinese nickname for the main character in the 1958 movie 'The Inn of the Sixth Happiness', where it is said to mean "the one who loves people".
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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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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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".
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."
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.