12 African American Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Janiyah	Girl	God is gracious; Favored
Jaelynn	Girl	May God protect; Supplanter
Janiya	Girl	God's grace; Beloved
Jaleah	Girl	Sublime; Greatness; Honorary
Jahzara	Girl	Princess; Blessed princess
Jayanna	Girl	Gracious, Favor
Jakiya	Unisex	May God protect; Supplanter; Mine
Jahlia	Girl	High; Lofty; Sublime
Jaquita	Girl	Supplanter; Little girl; Frenchmen
Jaiah	Unisex	Victory

Janisha	Girl	One who dispels ignorance; God is gracious
Jeanetta	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious

Infographic: Adorable African American Girl 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 Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With J that you can consider. Check it out!

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

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