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27 Norwegian Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
John	Boy	God is gracious
Jonathan	Boy	Gift of God
Jonas	Boy	Dove; God is gracious
Johan	Boy	God is gracious
Jon	Boy	God is gracious
Jakob	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Jonatan	Boy	God's gift
Jomar	Boy	Famous horse; God increases
Jens	Boy	God is gracious
Jesper	Boy	Treasurer

Joren	Boy	Farmer; Loving boar
Joakim	Boy	Raised by God; Yahweh will establish
Joran	Boy	Farmer; Earth worker; Exalted by God
Johansen	Boy	Son of Johan
Jahn	Boy	God is gracious
Jorgen	Boy	Land worker; Farmer
Janus	Boy	Gateway; Archway; Gate to heaven; God is gracious
Jorn	Boy	Farmer
Japan	Boy	Origin of the sun; Sunrise
Jarl	Boy	A highborn; Nobleman

Jensynn	Boy	Junior Johannes or son of Johannes; God is gracious
Joar	Boy	Army of horse; Spear
Joga	Boy	Shallow pond; Fruitfulness; Bright with sunshine; Prosperity
Jokull	Boy	Glacier; Ice; Icicle; Glacier
Jorunn	Boy	Lover of horses; Lover or friend of the king
Jorvik	Boy	Place of the yew trees; Yew; Boar village
Jul	Boy	God; Peace; Downy-bearded

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

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

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

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