31 African American Christianity Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Javion	Boy	Greece; Noah's grandson; Young
Javon	Boy	Greece; Eternal
Jaelynn	Girl	May God protect; Supplanter
Jaylon	Boy	One who remains calm
Janiya	Girl	God's grace; Beloved
Jayvion	Boy	One who can heal or a healing power
Jaquan	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Jakai	Unisex	God is gracious
Jacari	Unisex	May God Protect; Supplanter
Jayvon	Boy	One who belongs to Greece; Healing; Ionian

Javari	Unisex	River crossing; Stream
Jayven	Boy	Ancient Greek inhabitants of Attica
Jahari	Unisex	Jewel; One with youth and strength
Javan	Boy	Greek tribe Ionian; Noah's grandson; Young
Jeremih	Boy	God will exalt
Jariah	Girl	Taught by Yahweh
Jarell	Boy	Spear ruler; Spear hill
Jaren	Boy	To sing loud
Juwan	Boy	God is gracious
Jacolby	Boy	Son of Jacob; Supplanter; Holder of the heel; Coal town; Dark town

Jerron	Boy	Cry of rejoicing; Sacred name
Jakiya	Unisex	May God protect; Supplanter; Mine
Jodeci	Unisex	Abbreviation of the R&B group
Jawan	Boy	God is gracious; Young
Jerrin	Boy	Cry of rejoicing; Yahweh will exalt
Jaquita	Girl	Supplanter; Little girl; Frenchmen
Jaco	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Supplanter
Janisha	Girl	One who dispels ignorance; God is gracious
Jeanetta	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious
Jendaya	Unisex	To be thankful

Jaylin	Unisex	Beautiful jaybird; Lake

Infographic: Adorable African American Christianity Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J

Finding the right name for your child can be tricky. From choosing the starting letter to deciding on the meaning, parents might find the process overwhelming. That’s where our baby name list comes in! You can look at diverse names from different cultures and languages to find one that appeals to you. This infographic covers a few popular African American Christianity Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J that you can consider. Check it out!

African American Christianity Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J(infographic)

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