17 Japanese Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Jin	Boy	Gold; Compassionate
Jiro	Boy	Second son; Next son; Next melodious
Jubei	Unisex	Ten; Heap up; Pile
Joben	Boy	Enjoys Cleanliness
Joji	Unisex	Hand over peace.; Farmer; Earth-worker
Junpei	Boy	Pure level; Even; Peaceful
Jomei	Boy	Spread light; Imperial
Josen	Unisex	Up; Hermit; Clean; Spring; Settled
Juro	Boy	Farmer; Earth worker; Ten son
Jurou	Boy	Tenth Son; A variant of Juro

Japan	Boy	Origin of the sun; Sunrise
Jobon	Boy	Enjoys cleanliness
Joga	Boy	Shallow pond; Fruitfulness; Bright with sunshine; Prosperity
Junichiro	Boy	Pure; Clean; Simple; Moisture; One; Son
Juri	Boy	Farmer; Earthworker; Timber; Wood; Pear tree; Longevity; Jasmine
Jotaro	Boy	One who accepts
Jura	Unisex	Good wood; Farmer; Earthworker

Infographic: Top Japanese Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Japanese Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J(infographic)

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