What names in the Bible start with J?

Names in the Bible beginning with J include Jacob, James, Jeremiah, Jesse, Joanna, Joel, John, Jonah, Jonathan, Joseph, Joshua, Judah, Jude, Junia. Each links to a full guide covering its meaning, origin, and biblical background.

What biblical names start with J?

Biblical names beginning with J include Jacob, James, Jeremiah, Jesse, Joanna, Joel, John, Jonah, Jonathan, Joseph, Joshua, Judah, Jude, Junia. Each links to a full guide covering its meaning, origin, and biblical background.

How many biblical names start with J?

This directory lists 14 biblical names starting with J, drawn from the Old and New Testaments.

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Biblical and Christian names starting with J

No letter holds more of the Bible than J.

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Biblical names starting with J

14 biblical names from the Old and New Testaments, each with its meaning, origin, and scriptural background.

Jacob Jacob is a Hebrew name often connected with holder of the heel or supplanter. Hebrew James James is an English form of Jacob, traditionally connected with supplanter or holder of the heel. Hebrew through Greek, Latin, and English Jeremiah Jeremiah is a Hebrew name often understood as the LORD appoints or the LORD exalts. Hebrew Jesse Jesse is a Hebrew biblical name with a meaning often discussed as gift or the LORD exists. Hebrew Joanna Joanna is commonly understood as the LORD is gracious. Hebrew via Greek and Latin Joel Joel is a Hebrew name meaning the LORD is God. Hebrew John John is a Hebrew-rooted name meaning the LORD is gracious. Hebrew through Greek and Latin Jonah Jonah is a Hebrew name meaning dove. Hebrew Jonathan Jonathan is a Hebrew name meaning the LORD has given. Hebrew Joseph Joseph is a Hebrew name often explained as may he add or God will add. Hebrew Joshua Joshua is a Hebrew name commonly understood as the LORD is salvation. Hebrew Judah Judah is a Hebrew name commonly connected with praise. Hebrew Jude Jude is related to Judah and is commonly connected with praise. Hebrew via Greek and Latin Junia Junia is a Latin name often connected with youth or the Roman family name Junius. Latin

Other Christian names starting with J

1 further Christian name from saints, virtues, and the wider Christian naming tradition.

Joy Joy is an English virtue name meaning gladness, delight, or rejoicing. English

Biblical names starting with J: common questions

What names in the Bible start with J?: Names in the Bible beginning with J include Jacob, James, Jeremiah, Jesse, Joanna, Joel, John, Jonah, Jonathan, Joseph, Joshua, Judah, Jude, Junia. Each links to a full guide covering its meaning, origin, and biblical background.
What biblical names start with J?: Biblical names beginning with J include Jacob, James, Jeremiah, Jesse, Joanna, Joel, John, Jonah, Jonathan, Joseph, Joshua, Judah, Jude, Junia. Each links to a full guide covering its meaning, origin, and biblical background.
How many biblical names start with J?: This directory lists 14 biblical names starting with J, drawn from the Old and New Testaments.

About names starting with J

J carries more beloved names than any other letter. Jacob wrestled with God through the night and rose renamed as Israel. James, the same ancient name in a newer form, was borne by two of Jesus' closest friends and by his own brother. John, whose name means the Lord is gracious, belonged both to the man who baptized Jesus and to the disciple Jesus loved. Joseph is remembered twice over, as the dreamer who forgave the brothers who wronged him, and as the gentle guardian of the child Jesus. Joshua's Hebrew name is the very name that becomes Jesus. Around them gather Jonah and Jeremiah, Judah and Jonathan, and the faithful women Joanna and Junia, who gave themselves to the early church. J is a letter with roots that run all the way to Scripture.