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3,874 names given to girls, unisex names included, from 72 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
- JaynieGirlA diminutive of Jayne, a variant of Jane, ultimately derived from Jeanne.
- JazibiyyaGirlAn Arabic feminine adjective form derived from a root meaning to attract or draw: the name signifies appeal…
- JazlynGirlA modern combination of the phonetic elements Jaz (from jazz or Jazmine) and Lyn (a common feminine suffix).
- Jean (English)GirlA medieval English variant of Jehanne, ultimately derived from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious."
- JeanieGirlA diminutive of Jean, derived from the medieval English form of Jehanne.
- JeanneGirlThe French feminine form of John, derived from Hebrew Yohanan: "God is gracious."
- JeannetteGirlA French diminutive of Jeanne, derived from Hebrew Yohanan: "God is gracious."
- JeannieGirlA diminutive of Jeanne, derived from Hebrew Yohanan: "God is gracious."
- JeannineGirlA diminutive of Jeanne, derived from Hebrew Yohanan: "God is gracious."
- JelenaGirlThe Serbo-Croatian form of Helen, often read as "torch" or "bright light".
- JenGirlA short form of Jennifer, derived from Guinevere.
- JenaGirlA diminutive of Jennifer, formed with the -a suffix.
- JenaeGirlA diminutive of Jennifer formed with the -ae suffix or as a creative respelling variation.
- JenelleGirlA combination of Jen (from Jennifer) and the popular feminine suffix -elle.
- JenessaGirlA combination of Jen (from Jennifer) and the feminine suffix -essa.
- JennGirlA short form of Jennifer, formed by doubling the -n.
- JennaGirlA variant of Jenny, the diminutive form of Jennifer.
- JennicaGirlA combination of Jennifer and Jessica, two popular English names.
- JennieGirlA historical spelling of Jenny, derived from Jane: "God is gracious".
- JenniferGirlA name from a Cornish form of Gwenhwyfar: "fair" or "blessed".
- JennyGirlA diminutive of Jane or Jennifer: "God is gracious".
- JerilynGirlA constructed name combining Jerry with the popular suffix -lyn.
- JernejaGirlFrom Aramaic: "daughter of Tolmai", the feminine form derived from Bartholomew.
- JerryUnisexAn informal short form of names like Jeremy, Jerome, and Gerald.
- JessUnisexA short form of Jesse or Jessica.
- JessaGirlA diminutive of Jessica.
- JessalynGirlA constructed name combining Jessie with the popular suffix -lyn.
- JessamineGirlFrom an English variant spelling of jasmine, referring to flowering plants in the cestrum family.
- JeunesseGirlFrom the French word meaning "youth" or "youthfulness".
- JewelUnisexA name derived from the word designating a valuable gemstone, ultimately traced to Old French jouel.
- JigmeUnisexFrom Tibetan འཇིགས་མེད, "fearless": literally "without fear".
- JihadUnisexFrom the Arabic root meaning to strive or struggle: the name represents effort, perseverance and the inner struggle…
- JillGirlA short form of Gillian.
- JillieGirlA diminutive of Jill.
- JillyGirlA diminutive of Jill.
- JimmieUnisexDiminutive or feminine form of James, meaning "God is gracious".
- JinanUnisexAn Arabic term meaning paradise or a peaceful enclosure: the name evokes spiritual tranquillity and divine reward.
- JinnyGirlDiminutive of Virginia, meaning "virginal" or "pure".
- JoUnisexShort form of Joan, Joanna, Josephine, or other names beginning with Jo.
- Jo-AnneGirlCombination of Jo and Anne, merging "God is gracious" and "grace".
- Joan (English)GirlFrom the Old French Jehanne: "God is gracious", via Hebrew Yohanna.
- JoandraGirlCombination of Joanne and Andrea, merging "God is gracious" and "strong" or "brave".
- JoanieGirlDiminutive of Joan, meaning "God is gracious".
- JoannaGirlThe feminine form of John, from Greek and ultimately Hebrew: "Yahweh is gracious."
- JoannieGirlInformal shortened form of Joanne, derived from Joan meaning "God is gracious".
- JoaquimaGirlThe feminine form of Joaquim, derived from the Hebrew Yehoyaqim: "God will establish".
- JoBethGirlCombination of Jo and Beth, conveying "God is gracious" and "house of God".
- JocelineGirlA French feminine form derived from the Frankish name Joscelin, possibly meaning "joyful" or related to the Geats, a…
- JocelynUnisexFrom a Frankish name meaning "joyful" or derived from the Geats, a Germanic tribe.
- JocelyneGirlA French feminine form derived from the Frankish name Joscelin, possibly meaning "joyful" or related to the Geats, a…
- JodeneGirlFeminine elaboration of Jody, ultimately derived from Josephine or Joseph, meaning "God increases".
- JodiGirlFeminine variant of Jody, derived from Josephine or Joseph, meaning "God increases".
- JodieGirlFeminine variant of Jody, derived from Josephine or Joseph, meaning "God increases".
- JodyUnisexA casual short form of Joseph, Josephine, Joanna and related Jo- names.
- JoellaGirlFeminine form of Joel, meaning "God is my God" or "God is strong".
- JoëlleGirlThe French and Dutch feminine form of Joel, derived from Hebrew Yoel: "God is salvation."
- JoelysGirlJoelys is a feminine elaboration of Joel, which means "Jehovah is God" in Hebrew.
- JoettaGirlElaborated form of Jo, conveying "God is gracious" or "God increases".
- JoeyUnisexA friendly, informal diminutive of Joseph that serves equally well for both boys and girls.
- JohanneGirlFrench, Danish and Norwegian feminine form of Joanna, meaning "God is gracious."
- JohnaGirlFeminine form of John, meaning "God is gracious".
- JohnieUnisexDiminutive of John, meaning "God is gracious".
- JohnnaGirlStrictly feminine form of John, meaning "God is gracious".
- JohnnieUnisexDiminutive of John, meaning "God is gracious".
- JojoUnisexDiminutive of names beginning with Jo, such as Joseph, Josephine, Jolene, and similar names.
- JoleneGirlFormed from "Jo" and the common feminine name suffix "-lene".
- JolieGirlMeans "pretty" in French.
- Jone (Basque)GirlThe Basque feminine form of Jon, itself deriving from John.
- JonelleGirlFeminine form of John, meaning "God is gracious".
- JonetteGirlFeminine diminutive of Joan, meaning "God is gracious".
- JonieGirlDiminutive of Joan, meaning "God is gracious".
- JonquilGirlFrom the English word for a type of flower, ultimately derived from Latin iuncus meaning "reed".
- JoolsUnisexDiminutive of Julian or Julia, meaning "of or belonging to Julius".
- JordaneUnisexA French variant of Jordan, derived from the Hebrew river name: "flowing down."
- JordannaGirlStrictly feminine variant of Jordan, derived from the River Jordan, from Hebrew "descender".
- JordieUnisexLikely a shortening of Jordan or a form related to Geordie, both English names.
- JordynGirlFeminine variant of Jordan, derived from the River Jordan, from Hebrew "descender".
- JorieGirlShort form of Marjorie, ultimately derived from Margaret, meaning "pearl".
- JoséUnisexJosé means "God will increase," derived from the biblical figure Joseph, traditionally interpreted as one who will…
- JoséeGirlThe French feminine form of Joseph, derived from Hebrew Yosef: "God will increase."
- JosepaGirlThe feminine form of Josep, derived from the Hebrew Yosef: "God will increase".
- JosèpheGirlThe French feminine form of Joseph, derived from Hebrew Yosef: "God will increase."
- JosephinaGirlFeminine form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef meaning "God will increase".
- JosephineGirlFeminine form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef meaning "God will increase".
- JosetteGirlA French diminutive of Joséphine, derived from Hebrew Yosef: "God will increase."
- JoseyUnisexShort form of Joseph or Josephine, from Hebrew Yosef meaning "God will increase".
- JosianeGirlA French diminutive of Joséphine, derived from Hebrew Yosef: "God will increase."
- JosianneGirlA French diminutive of Joséphine, derived from Hebrew Yosef: "God will increase."
- JosieGirlShort form of Josephine, from Hebrew Yosef meaning "God will increase".
- JossUnisexShort form of Jocelyn, derived from a Germanic personal name.
- JosselineGirlFrench feminine form of Josselin, derived from the medieval name Jocelyn.
- JourneyGirlFrom the English word meaning "a passage from one place to another", ultimately from Latin diurnus "of the day".
- JoyGirlFrom the English word joy, meaning "a feeling of great happiness", ultimately from Latin gaudium.
- JoyceUnisexDerived from the Breton name Judoc, meaning "lord", through the medieval form Josse.
- JožicaGirlFrom Hebrew Yosef: "God will increase"; the feminine form derived from Joseph.
- Jude (English)GirlA short form of Judith, used on its own as a name for girls.
- JudiGirlShort form of Judith, from Hebrew Yehudith meaning "praised".
- JudieGirlShort form of Judith, from Hebrew Yehudith meaning "praised".
- JudithGirlFrom the Hebrew Yehudit, "woman of Judah" or, more broadly, "Jewish woman".
- JudyGirlShort form of Judith, from Hebrew Yehudith meaning "praised".
- Jules (English)UnisexA shortened form functioning as a name in its own right, derived from classical sources like Julia or Julian.
- JuliaGirlThe feminine counterpart of the Roman name Julius, whose meaning is uncertain.
- JulianneGirlFeminine form of Julian, from Latin Iulianus meaning "of Julius", or a combination of Julie and Anne.
- JulieGirlA European form rooted in the Roman family name Iulius, used across French, Danish, Norwegian and Czech traditions.
- JulienneGirlFrench feminine form of Iulianus, derived from the Roman family name Iulius.
- JulietGirlAnglicized form of Juliette or Giulietta, diminutives of Julia, from Latin Iulia meaning "of Julius".
- JulietteGirlFrench diminutive of Julie, derived from the Roman family name Iulius.
- JulijanaGirlFrom Latin Juliana: the feminine form of Iulianus, meaning "of the Julius family" or "youthful".
- JulissaGirlJulissa is a feminine elaboration of Julia, derived from the Roman family name Julius, traditionally associated with…
- JulyUnisexFrom the name of the seventh month, originally named for Julius Caesar.
- JumanaGirlFrom the Arabic word for pearl: the name evokes beauty, purity and something precious from the sea.
- JummaiGirlFrom Hausa Jumma'a, "Friday", itself from the Arabic word for the day of congregational prayer; given to a girl born on…
- JunGirlDepends on the character: 君 "noble one" and 珺 "fine jade" suit a girl, while 俊 and 军 read as boys' names.
- JuneGirlFrom the name of the sixth month, which was derived from the Roman goddess Juno.
- JuniperGirlFrom the English word for a type of evergreen shrub or tree, ultimately from Latin iuniperus.
- JuraciUnisexA Tupi compound of îuru, "mouth", and çy, "mother, origin", without one settled English translation.
- JusticeUnisexThe virtue of fairness and righteousness; from the occupational title for a judge or officer administering justice.
- JustinaGirlThe feminine form of Justin, from a Latin word meaning "just" or "righteous."
- JustineGirlThe feminine form of Justin, from Latin meaning "just" or "righteous."
- JustyUnisexA shortened form derived from the names Justin or Justine, carrying their association with justice and righteousness.
- JutaGirlFrom the Germanic Jutta: "famous in battle" or "young warrior".
- JuvelaGirlDerives from the Esperanto word juvelo, signifying something precious and bright, like a gem or treasure.
- JyotiUnisexDrawn from the Sanskrit word ज्योतिस् (jyotis), conveying brightness, glow, and radiant energy.
- JyotsnaGirlRooted in the Sanskrit ज्योत्स्ना (jyotsnā), expressing the lunar glow and soft brilliance of moonlit nights.
- KaeoUnisexThai for "crystal, glass", also used of a precious stone.
- KaetyGirlA diminutive form of Kate, derived from Katherine, which means pure.
- KagisoUnisexThe Setswana word for "peace".
- KahinaGirlFrom an Arabic word for a female diviner or priestess, carried into Berber as the byname of a famous 7th-century queen.
- KahurangiUnisexDerived from the Māori term for a type of jade or greenstone found in New Zealand, literally meaning 'sky blue'.
- Kai (Finnish & Estonian)GirlA shortened form of Kaia.
- Kai (Hawaiian)UnisexIn Hawaiian, this name means "sea".
- KailaniGirlFrom Hawaiian kai "the sea" and lani "heavens": combining imagery of water and sky.
- KaimanaUnisexFrom Hawaiian kai "the waters" and mana "power, force": combining maritime and mystical significance. Also carries the…
- KaipoUnisexFrom Hawaiian ka, the definite article, and ipo "sweetheart": "the sweetheart".
- Kája (Czech & Slovak)GirlA Czech diminutive of Karolína, connected to the Germanic name Charles, meaning "man" or "free man".
- Kaja (Finnish & Estonian)GirlFrom Estonian, meaning "echo" or "sound that is reflected back".
- Kaja (Nordic & Old Norse)GirlA Scandinavian pet form of Katarina, ultimately from the Greek word for "pure".
- KajalUnisexDerived from the Sanskrit कज्जल (kajjala), referring to the darkened eye cosmetic used across South Asian cultures for…
- KakalinaGirlHawaiian adaptation of Katherine, from Greek Katharina: "pure".
- Kala (Hawaiian)GirlHawaiian adaptation of Sarah.
- Kala (Sanskrit & North Indian)GirlFrom Sanskrit: "artistic accomplishment, moral virtue".
- KalaniUnisexFrom Hawaiian ka "the" and lani "sky, heaven": "the heavens".
- KaleaGirlFrom Hawaiian: "joy, delight".
- KaleiUnisexFrom Hawaiian ka "the" and lei "flowers, garland" or "child": either "the flowers" or "the child".
- KalenaGirlHawaiian form of Karen.
- KalpanaGirlFrom Sanskrit कल्पना (kalpanā): "imagination, creative thought".
- KamUnisexA short form of Kameron, itself a modern variant of Cameron.
- KamakshiGirlA Sanskrit compound of kāma, "desire", and akṣi, "eye", used as a name of the Hindu goddess.
- KamalaUnisexSanskrit for the lotus flower, कमल.
- KamalaniUnisexFrom Hawaiian kama "child" and lani "sky, heaven": "heavenly child" or "royal child".
- KaminiGirlFrom Sanskrit कामिनी (kāminī): "desirable, attractive woman".
- KamrynUnisexA modern variant of Cameron, from the Scottish Gaelic meaning crooked nose.
- KananiGirlHawaiian composite of the definite article merged with a term for loveliness and magnificence: "the beautiful one".
- KanchanUnisexA variant of Kanchana, likely derived from Sanskrit roots associated with gold or brightness.
- KanchanaGirlThai and Tamil for "golden", from the Sanskrit word kañcana.
- KandaGirlThai for "beloved", from the Sanskrit word kānta.
- KandaĵaGirlDescribes something as candy-like or sugary in Esperanto, formed as a derivative of kando (candy, rock sugar).
- KannonGirlFrom Japanese 観音 (Kannon), "sound perceiver": the Japanese name for the bodhisattva of compassion, known as…
- KantaUnisexFrom Sanskrit कान्त (kānta): "desired, beautiful, beloved".
- KantiUnisexFrom Sanskrit for "beauty, radiance"; also a byname of the goddess Lakshmi.
- KanyaGirlFrom Thai กัญญา (kanya), a word for a young unmarried woman, borrowed from Sanskrit.
- KapuaUnisexFormed from ka (the definite article) and pua, meaning "the blossom" or "the young one", depending on context.
- KaraboUnisexSesotho and Setswana for an answer or a reply.
- KarenaGirlAn elaborate form of Karen, possibly influenced by similar names like Carina.
- KaresindaGirlConveys the quality of being deserving of affection, tenderness, and loving touch in Esperanto.
- KariGirlA Norwegian diminutive form of Katarina, derived from Greek meaning "pure".
- KarianneGirlA Norwegian compound of Kari ("pure") and Anne ("grace"), uniting two elements drawn from classical traditions.
- KarimaGirlFrom Arabic كريمة (karima): "generous, magnanimous, noble." The feminine form of Karim.
- KarineGirlDerived from Karin, the Armenian name for Erzurum, an ancient Armenian city in eastern Turkey.
- KarishmaGirlFrom Hindi करिश्मा (karishma): "miracle, magic, charm".
- KarmaUnisexFrom Sanskrit कर्म (karma), "action, deed", the Buddhist principle that actions shape what follows.
- KarunaUnisexFrom Sanskrit करुणा (karuṇā): "compassion" or "mercy".
- KasandraGirlFrom Greek, meaning one who shines upon men; an English variant of Cassandra.
- KashiGirlFrom Sanskrit काशि (kāśi): "shining" or "luminous", also the name of the sacred city.
- KassaUnisexFrom an Amharic word for repaying a debt or making up for a loss.
- KassieGirlA diminutive of Kassandra, carrying the mythological association with prophecy and Greek heritage.
- KassyGirlA diminutive of Kassandra, carrying the mythological association with prophecy and Greek heritage.
- KatGirlA diminutive of Katherine, from Greek meaning pure.
- KatarainaGirlThe Māori adaptation of Katherine, shaped to fit Māori phonetic patterns.
- KatarinGirlThe Breton form of Katherine, with roots in the Greek Aikaterinē, traditionally linked to katharós: "pure".
- KatarinaGirlFrom Greek Aikaterinē, of uncertain meaning, long linked to katharós: "pure".
- KateGirlFrom Greek, meaning pure; a short form of Katherine now used independently.
- KateeGirlA diminutive of Kate, derived from Katherine meaning pure.
- KatelijnGirlFrom Greek Katharos: "pure".
- KatellGirlA Breton form of Katherine, derived from Greek Aikaterinē, traditionally linked to katharós: "pure".
- KateyGirlA diminutive of Kate, derived from Katherine meaning pure.
- KatharineGirlA spelling of the Katherine/Katharina name family, with roots in ancient Greek.
- KatherinaGirlA Latinate form of Katherine, derived from ancient Greek roots.
- KatherineGirlA Greek name with multiple possible etymologies, perhaps linked to "purity", the goddess Hecate, ancient pain, or…
- KathiGirlDiminutive of Katherine.
- KathieGirlDiminutive of Katherine.
- KathleenGirlFrom Irish Caitlín, itself derived from the English and French Catherine, which comes from the Greek Katharinē (meaning…
- KathlynGirlAnglicized form of Caitlín.
- KathrynGirlA shortened spelling of Katherine, maintaining the traditional pronunciation.
- KathyGirlDiminutive of Katherine.
- KatidaGirlA diminutive form based on the Esperanto word for a young cat, derived ultimately from the Latin word for cat.
- KatieGirlDiminutive of Kate, which is itself a short form of Katherine.
- KatiuskaGirlKatiuska is a Spanish adaptation of the Russian diminutive Katyusha, derived from Ekaterina (Catherine), meaning "pure"…
- KatlegoUnisexThe Setswana word for "success" or "prosperity".
- KatlehoUnisexSesotho for success or prosperity.