Diminutive of Job - linked to the biblical name Iyov, often interpreted as "persecuted" or "one who endures".
Boy
Unclear - possibly 'dove' (if linked to Jonah/Yonah), or 'man/south' (from Korean/Vietnamese 'Nam'), or a compound meaning from Jo- + nam
Unisex
The Lord heals
Hebrew
Boy
"woman of Judea" or "praised"
Hebrew
Girl
Generally 'God is gracious' (via John/Juan) or alternatively 'young' (from Arabic 'jawan').
Boy
Meaning depends on the hanja used. Common elements: 'Jae' (재) can mean talent, wealth, ability; 'Kyeong' (경) can mean respect, brightness, celebration, or capital.
Korean
Unisex
A modern invented feminine name, probably a blend of 'Jay' (a personal name or the bird) and the suffix '-lene'; used primarily for its pleasant sound rather than a traditional etymology.
English
Girl
Blend of 'healer' (from Jason/Jace) and 'lake' or 'pool' (Lynn) - roughly healer by the lake
English
Girl
A modern, lyrical name - often interpreted as a blend meaning 'Jay's beloved' or linked to Jamiyah (Arabic root meaning 'gather' or associated with 'beautiful').
English
Girl
'Little fair one' (from Jennifer meaning 'fair/white') - alternatively 'God is gracious' if derived from Jane
English
Girl
Meaning varies by hanja; commonly associated with characters conveying 'wisdom', 'will/ambition', 'origin/source', 'support' or 'wish'.
Korean
Unisex
Associated with 'joy' (often taken as 'joyful' or 'merriment'); historically also linked to Joyce, which can mean 'merry' or derive from Breton roots
Breton, English
Girl
Meaning varies by kanji; commonly written 十兵衛 meaning "ten soldiers" or "tenth guard" - a traditional samurai-style male name/suffix.
Japanese
Boy
Modern invented name derived from initials J.C. or from 'Jay' + '-cee', associated with Jace/Jayce
English
Unisex
Likely "healer" (derived from Jace/Jason) or a modern invented name without a fixed traditional meaning
English
Unisex
Supplanter (Jamie) + meadow/clearing (Lee) - 'supplanter of the meadow'
English
Unisex
God is gracious
Hebrew
Girl
Connotes 'victory' (from Jaya) or 'jasmine flower' - a modern invented name with triumphant/floral associations.
Girl
A modern elaboration combining Jasmine (flower; from Persian meaning "gift from God") and Lynn (lake/pond) - roughly "jasmine pool" or "gift from God".
English
Girl
God is gracious
English, Greek
Girl
A modern blended name suggesting meanings from Jeremiah ('YHWH will exalt') and Jerome ('sacred name')
English
Boy
A modern elaboration of 'Jewel' meaning 'precious gem' or 'little jewel'.
English
Girl
Derived from the biblical Job: 'persecuted' or 'afflicted', commonly interpreted as 'enduring' or 'patient'.
Hebrew
Boy
God has given; gift of God
Hebrew
Boy
Generally associated with God - either 'God will add' (from José/Joseph) or 'Jehovah heals' (from Josiah)
English
Unisex
Woman of Judea; 'praised' (from Hebrew Yehudit)
Hebrew
Girl
God is gracious
Boy
Varies with the hanja used; commonly the first element (Jae) can mean 'talent/wealth/existence' and the second element (Kyung) can mean 'scenery/honor/brightness'.
Korean
Unisex
Exalted; majestic; venerable
Arabic
Boy
Lamp/light of glory; light of celebration
Indian, Punjabi
Boy
Combines 'Jamie' meaning 'supplanter' with 'Lynn' meaning 'lake' or 'pool' - loosely 'supplanter by the lake.'
Girl
fair one; 'white phantom' (from Welsh)
Cornish
Girl
Varies with hanja; common combinations convey ideas like 'wisdom' or 'ambition' (Ji: 智, 志) combined with 'allow/bright/moist/prosper' (Yoon: 允, 潤) - e.g., 'wise and prosperous.'
Korean
Unisex
Yahweh is God
Hebrew
Girl
Joyful (literally 'shout of joy') combined with 'Lynn' (lake) - broadly 'joyful' or 'joyful one'
Girl
Moon
English
Girl
A modern coinage/variant of Jacey/Jaycee; ultimately linked to Jason, meaning "healer".
English
Girl
Combination of Jamie (“supplanter”) and Lynn (“lake/pool, waterfall”)
English
Girl
God is gracious
Hebrew
Girl
Modern invented name derived from 'Jasmine' - evokes the jasmine flower / fragrant flower
English
Girl
Combination of 'jasmine' (fragrant flower) and 'lynn' (lake/pond), roughly 'jasmine by the lake' or 'fragrant lake'
English
Girl
God is gracious
French
Girl
sacred/holy name
Greek
Boy
precious jewel; little jewel
English
Girl
Associated with the biblical Job - endurance and patience in suffering; 'one who endures'
Girl
God has given; "gift of God"
Hebrew
Boy
Feminine elaboration of Joseph - "God will add" / "God increases"
Portuguese, Spanish
Girl
Typically 'jewel' or 'gem' (if from English); if from Joel, 'Yahweh is God'.
