What should I consider when choosing a Biblical name for my baby?

When choosing a biblical name, it is important to remember that not all of them are associated with positive stories and connotations. Therefore, one must look for names with positive connotations of divinity, strength, piety, truth, and life.

What are some lesser-known biblical names?

Biblical names like Immanuel, meaning ‘God is with us,’ Claudia, meaning ‘lame,’ and Barnabas, meaning ‘son of the prophet,’ are rare and lesser known.

Are there any biblical names that are popular in contemporary times?

Biblical names like Noah, Abigail, and Jacob have been among the most popular names in the US for over a decade (1). Noah meaning ‘motion’ is associated with the heir and daughter of Zelophehad, while Abigail meaning ‘my father is joy’ is associated with the third wife of King David. Similarly, Jacob meaning ‘holder of heel’ is associated with the father of the twelve tribal founders of Israel.

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75 Biblical Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
John	Boy	God is gracious
Jonathan	Boy	Gift of God
Jeremiah	Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Jordan	Boy	To descend; To flow down
Jonah	Boy	Dove; Peaceful
Judah	Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving
Jesse	Boy	God exists; Gift
Joel	Boy	Yahweh is god
Jeremy	Boy	Exalted by the Lord
Jonas	Boy	Dove; God is gracious

Joziah	Boy	Yahweh supports
Jedidiah	Boy	Beloved; Friend; Beloved of Yahweh; Praise of Yahweh
Judith	Girl	Woman from Judea; Jewish woman; Praised
Josias	Boy	God supports
Jethro	Boy	Eminent; Excellence; Abundance
Jadon	Boy	Thankful; God has heard; He will judge
Jeriah	Boy	Taught by God
Jude	Girl	Praised; Minor ruler; Prince; Jew
Janna	Girl	God is gracious; Pure; Noble; Charming; Of good birth
Joah	Boy	Yahweh is brother

Job	Boy	Persecuted; Where is the (divine) father?
Jonatan	Boy	God's gift
Junia	Girl	Born in June; Young
Jahziel	Unisex	God is my maker; God apportions
Joniel	Unisex	He will add; God is my judge; God is my strong man
Joab	Boy	Yahweh is father
Jah	Boy	To be; To become
Jeriel	Boy	Taught by God
Jireh	Unisex	The Lord sees; The Lord will provide
Jaasiel	Unisex	God is my maker

Jemima	Girl	Dove; Daytime
Jeshua	Boy	God is salvation
Judas	Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving
Jehu	Boy	Yahweh is he
Joash	Boy	Fire of Yahweh
Jathan	Boy	Yahweh has given
Jaila	Girl	Mountain Goat
Jotham	Boy	God is perfect
Joplin	Unisex	Persecuted; Fool; Great peace
Jedaiah	Boy	Beloved of Jah; Praise of Yahweh

Jonan	Unisex	God is gracious; Biblical prophet
Judea	Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving; Land of the Jews
Jeshurun	Boy	Straight; Just; Upright
Jehiel	Unisex	God will live
Johanan	Boy	God is gracious
Jochebed	Girl	God is glory
Jediel	Unisex	The knowledge; Of God
Jeremiel	Boy	God will have pity
Jeiel	Unisex	God shall live; Father of Gibeon
Jerusha	Girl	Possession; Inheritance; Legacy

Jorah	Girl	He teaches; Rain
Jakin	Boy	Name of the pillar in front of Solomon's Temple; To establish; He establishes
Jehovah	Unisex	The Hebrew name for God; Yahweh; Lord
Jediael	Boy	To know God; God makes known
Joram	Boy	Exalted by Yahweh
Jemuel	Boy	Day of God
Jephthah	Boy	God will judge; He opens
Jeshaiah	Girl	Man of Jah
Jonadab	Boy	God is willing
Jirah	Unisex	The Lord will provide

Jasel	Unisex	God is my maker
Jadeyn	Girl	He will judge; Thankful
Jedidah	Girl	A friend or companion
Jessamae	Girl	To behold; Beloved; Roman goddess
Jaazaniah	Unisex	May God hear
Jehoshaphat	Boy	Yahweh has judged
Jamese	Boy	Yahweh may protect; Holder of Heel
Jezreel	Unisex	God sows; Planted by God
Jaala	Boy	Wild goat
Jaenbert	Girl	The bright follower of God

Jazeel	Boy	God will divide; Abundance
Jahaziel	Girl	Beheld by God; God sees
Jaagup	Boy	Estonian form of Jacob; Supplanter
Jesca	Girl	Foresight; To behold;
Jackielyn	Girl	Supplanter; May God protect

Infographic: Attractive Biblical Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J

Biblical Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

Biblical Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J(infographic)

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