Jonetta♡
Meaning: Feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
African American Names for Girls Starting with J
J - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "J". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
100 Names Found•African American girls Names•Starting with "J"
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Jaemellah♡
Meaning: Form of Jamila: Beautiful, elegant (jah-MEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Jeriah♡
Meaning: Taught by God.
Jacqueline♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob: Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Joniqua♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jordan♡
Meaning: Descender (Hebrew); also a male name.
Janis♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
JoVette♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Josephine, the English form of Josefa, the feminine form of Joseph (God will add or increase—Hebrew) and Yvette (yew-bow—Old French).
Jessie♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Jesse: Gift; wealth; the Lord exists (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jessye♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Jesse: Gift; wealth; the Lord exists (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jubilee♡
Meaning: Celebration, joy.
Jazzmyne♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Jasmine: The tropical jasmine flower (English, from the Persian [Farsi], Iran).
Jube♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jolina♡
Meaning: Modern blend, meaning “God will add.”
Juliana♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “youthful.”
JoLee♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Janice♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jata♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Josef♡
Meaning: Form of Josefa, the feminine form of Joseph: God will add or increase (Hebrew).
Jennifer♡
Meaning: White-cheeked; white wave; white phantom; yielding (Old Welsh).
Jenny♡
Meaning: Form of Jennifer: White-cheeked; white wave; white phantom; yielding (Old Welsh).
Jael♡
Meaning: Mountain goat (JAY-el—Hebrew; Old Testament).
Janeence♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jazzlyn♡
Meaning: A blend of Jasmine and Lynn, with musical associations and modern appeal.
Joni♡
Meaning: Form of Joanne, a form of Jane: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jahtoya♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Joslin♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jazzra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Joy♡
Meaning: Joyful one (Middle English; Old French).
Jabrielle♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jannelle♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jaelle♡
Meaning: Prominent, respected.
Jeneice♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jalessica♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jewell♡
Meaning: Form of Jewel: A precious thing or gem (English, from the French bijou).
Judi♡
Meaning: Form of Judith: Praised (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Esau).
Juvwanna♡
Meaning: Form of Juwanna (God is gracious—African-American; American; Native North American).
Jillian♡
Meaning: Form of Gillian, feminine form of Gillean: Servant of St. John (Gaelic).
Jasmine♡
Meaning: The tropical jasmine flower (English; from the Persian [Farsi], Iran).
Jenise♡
Meaning: God is gracious.
Joynisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jaclynn♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Justine♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Justin: The just one; fair; upright (Latin).
Janai♡
Meaning: A modern, unique twist meaning “God has answered.”
Jamaica♡
Meaning: Place name—Caribbean island.
JaKathryn♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as James (the English form of Jacob—supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector—Hebrew; Old Testament) and Kathryn (pure one—Greek).
Janel♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jordana♡
Meaning: Flowing down, descending.
Janaé♡
Meaning: Form of Jane: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Janessa♡
Meaning: God is gracious.
Jazmin♡
Meaning: Form of Jasmine: The tropical jasmine flower (English, from the Persian [Farsi], Iran).
Jessee♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Jesse: Gift; wealth; the Lord exists (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jovaniche♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Joie♡
Meaning: Form of Joy: Joyful one; delight; great pleasure (Latin; Middle English; Old French).
Jillian♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Joelle♡
Meaning: God is willing.
Jemina♡
Meaning: Form of Jemima, a form of Jemimah: A dove (Hebrew; Old Testament—the first daughter of Job).
Jushawn♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Juliet♡
Meaning: English form of Juliette, the French form of Julia, the feminine form of Julius: Youthful; downy-bearded one (Latin).
Jill♡
Meaning: Form of Gillian, feminine form of Gillean: Servant of St. John (Gaelic).
Janee♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jaliah♡
Meaning: Swahili for “clear” or “obvious.”
Jeanine♡
Meaning: Form of Jeanne, the feminine form of Jean, the French form of John: God is gracious (French; Hebrew).
Jackie♡
Meaning: Form of Jacqueline, the feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob: Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jacqualine♡
Meaning: Form of Jacqueline, the feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob: Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jaborah♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jenelle♡
Meaning: Form of Jannelle, a form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jesalynn♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jazma♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Jasmine: The tropical jasmine flower (English, from the Persian [Farsi], Iran).
Jeweliana♡
Meaning: Precious, valuable.
Jordina♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jamilla♡
Meaning: Form of Jamila: Beautiful, elegant (jah-MEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Jessica♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Jesse: Gift; wealth; the Lord exists (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jennie♡
Meaning: Form of Jennifer: White-cheeked; white wave; white phantom; yielding (Old Welsh).
Jaquoya♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jewel♡
Meaning: Symbolizing beauty and preciousness.
Jashanna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Junny♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown. Name found among enslaved women in the nineteenth century.
Jeanne♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Jean, the French form of John: God is gracious (French; Hebrew).
Joya♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Josephine♡
Meaning: English form of Josefa, the feminine form of Joseph: God will add or increase (Hebrew).
Jannet♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jemariah♡
Meaning: Blessed, prosperous.
Jewel♡
Meaning: A precious thing or gem (English, from the French bijou).
Judia♡
Meaning: Form of Judith: Praised (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Esau).
Jameelah♡
Meaning: Form of Jamila: Beautiful, elegant (jah-MEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Jerilene♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jomary♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Johnnetta♡
Meaning: Feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Jaelyn♡
Meaning: Noble, gracious.
Jacquetta♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Jacqueline, the feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob: Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Julianne♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Julia, the feminine form of Julius (youthful; downy-bearded one—Latin) and Anne, a form of Ann, a form of Hannah (graceful one; merciful—Hebrew; Old Testament—mother of Samuel).
Janelle♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “God is gracious.”
Jeraldine♡
Meaning: Form of Geraldine, the feminine form of Gerald: Rules by the spear (German).
Javan♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jemisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jamila♡
Meaning: Beautiful, elegant (jah-MEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Jakeline♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jendayi♡
Meaning: Egyptian for “thankful.”
Jane♡
Meaning: Feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).