Girl Names
Girl names starting with J
84 names
84 girl names starting with J, most popular first. Includes names used for both boys and girls.
- Jyoti♀ज्योतिLight, flame or radiance
- Jenisha♀जेनिशाProbably a modern coinage
- Janaki♂♀जानकीDaughter of Janak
- Jayanti♂♀जयन्तीVictorious
- Junu♂♀जुनुLittle moon
- Jaya♂♀जयVictory or triumph
- Jeena♂♀जीनाLife or living
- Jiban♂♀जीवनLife
- Jagat♂♀जगतThe world or universe
- Jasmin♀जस्मिनJasmine flower
- Jasmina♀जस्मिनाJasmine flower
- Jigyasha♂♀जिज्ञासाCuriosity
- Jwala♂♀ज्वालाFlame or blaze of fire
- Jampa♀जाम्पाLoving kindness
- Jamuna♂♀जमुनाThe Yamuna river, one of the sacred rivers of India
- Jayata♂♀जयताVictorious
- Jeewasmi♂♀जीवास्मी
- Jenita♀जेनिता
- Jeniya♀जेनिया
- Juni♀जुनीMoon, moonlike and bright
- Jyashmine♂♀जस्मिनFragrant jasmine flower
- Jainish♀जैनिश
- Januka♀जनुका
- Japsana♀जप्सना
- Jasmine♀जस्मिनJasmine flower
- Jessica♀जेसिकाGod beholds
- Jharana♂♀झरनाWaterfall or spring of water flowing from the hills
- Juli♀जुलीOr Julia
- June♂♀जुनThe month of June, named after the Roman goddess Juno
- Jyotsna♂♀ज्योत्स्नाMoonlight
- Jagriti♀जागृतिAwakening, alertness and awareness
- Janani♀जननीMother
- Japanika♀जपनिका
- Jayshree♀जयश्रीGoddess of victory
- Jenesha♀जेनेशा
- Jeneshree♂♀जेनेश्री
- Johny♂♀जोनीGod is gracious
- Joshua♀जोशुआGod is salvation
- Juhi♀जुहीJasmine flower
- Julia♀जुलियाOr Julia
- Jagina♀जगिना
- Janemoon♀जानेमुन
- Jareena♀जरिनाGolden, like gold
- Jashmina♀जस्मिनाJasmine flower
- Jasmeen♀जस्मिनJasmine flower
- Jawala♀ज्वालाFlame or fire
- Jawani♀जवानीYouth
- Jeebika♀जीविकाLivelihood or means of living
- Jeni♀जेनीShort form of Jennifer
- Jenny♀जेनीShort form of Jennifer
- Jenu♀जेनु
- Jeny♀जेनीShort form of Jennifer
- Jharna♀झरनाWaterfall or spring of water flowing from the hills
- Jhuna♀झुनाThe month of June, named after the Roman goddess Juno
- Jigeesha♀जिगीषाDesire for victory
- Jolly♀जोलीCheerful, merry and full of fun
- Joshika♀जोशिका
- Joshna♀ज्योत्स्नाMoonlight, the radiance of the moon
- Julu♀जुलु
- Jun♀जुनMoon
- Juna♀जुनThe month of June, named after the Roman goddess Juno
- Junee♀जुनीMoon, moonlike and bright
- Junika♀जुनिका
- Junita♀जुनिताGod is gracious
- Jyonita♀ज्योनिता
- Jyotir♀ज्योतिरLight or radiance
- Jyotirma♀ज्योतिर्मा
- Jyotsana♀ज्योत्स्नाMoonlight, the radiance of the moon
- Jayakiran♀जयकिरणRay of victory
- Jayalakshmi♀जयलक्ष्मीGoddess of victory
- Jayalalita♀जयललिताVictorious and graceful
- Jayamala♀जयमालाGarland of victory, placed upon a winner or chosen groom
- Jayani♀जयनीVictorious one
- Jayashree♀जयश्रीGoddess of victory
- Jayashri♀जयश्रीGoddess of victory
- Jayati♀जयतिVictorious
- Jayita♀जयिताVictorious
- Jayitri♀जयित्रीVictorious woman
- Jayshri♀जयश्रीGoddess of victory
- Jenya♀जेन्याShort form of Jennifer
- Jivika♀जीविकाLivelihood or means of living
- Jotishna♀ज्योत्स्नाMoonlight, the radiance of the moon
- Jyotibala♀ज्योतिबालाGirl of light
- Jyotika♀ज्योतिकाLight or flame
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Guide
Nepali girl names starting with J, and their meanings
J names in Nepali often carry light, victory or tenderness. We list 84 names for girls, nearly all beginning with ज, with a few opening with the breathy झ. Several, including Jyoti, Janaki and Junu, are also given to boys.
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Light and victory
Jyoti means light, flame or radiance. Jaya means victory, and Jayanti means victorious, a name also given to goddess Durga.
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Names from the epics
Janaki means daughter of Janak, a name of goddess Sita. Jamuna is the Yamuna, one of the sacred rivers.
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Small and affectionate
Junu means little moon, an affectionate form of Jun. Jigyasha means curiosity, the wish to know and learn.
Popular Nepali girl names starting with J
Jyoti (ज्योति) means light, flame or radiance. Janaki means daughter of Janak, a name of goddess Sita, and is used for boys as well. Jayanti means victorious, and also marks an anniversary. Junu means little moon, a warm and affectionate choice. Jaya means victory or triumph. Jasmin is the jasmine flower, a fragrant white blossom that stands for grace. Jamuna is the Yamuna river. For more names with the same opening sound, see girl names starting with Ja.
J names beyond the familiar
Jharana (झरना) means a waterfall or a spring flowing from the hills, and begins with the breathy झ. Jwala means flame or blaze, a name of goddess Durga. Jigyasha means the desire to know and to learn, a fine name for a curious child. Jeena means life, to live fully and joyfully. Jampa means loving kindness. Jasmina means the jasmine flower, like Jasmin. Jessica comes from the Hebrew Iscah and means God beholds. Browse girl names starting with Je for a few more.
Tips for parents
- Choose Jaya or Junu if you want a short name that is easy to say and spell.
- Note that झ in Jharana is said with more breath than the ज in Jyoti, so listen to both before you decide.
- Decide whether you want a name that is also used for boys, such as Janaki or Jwala, before you shortlist.
- Try the name in a full sentence, such as calling Junu in from the garden, to hear how it sounds across a room.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Nepali girl names starting with J?
Jyoti, Janaki, Jayanti, Junu, Jaya and Jasmin are all common. Jyoti means light, Janaki means daughter of Janak, and Junu means little moon.
What does the name Janaki mean?
Janaki means daughter of Janak, a name of goddess Sita. It is written जानकी in Devanagari and is also used for boys, so it can suit either child.
Which J names are short and simple?
Jaya, Junu and Jyoti are short and easy to write. Jaya means victory and Junu means little moon, so both carry a warm meaning without a long spelling.
Are there J names that suit both boys and girls?
Junu, Jaya, Janaki, Jeena and Jwala are used for both. See boy names starting with J to compare how the same names are listed there.