Hindu Baby Names Starting with “J”
67 Vedic baby names beginning with the letter J, sourced from sacred scriptures including Lalitha Sahasranamam, Vishnu Sahasranamam, and Bhagavad Gita.
Nakshatras with “J” Syllables
Girl Names Starting with J (37)
Jaga
World, universe
Jagaddhatri
Nursing protector of the whole world
Jagadhatri
Sustainer of the world, a name of the Goddess
Jagannadha
Phonetic variant of Jagannatha, meaning lord and protector of the universe.
Jagari
Awakened, watchful, vigilant.
Jagat
World, universe
Jagati
The world, the universe
Jagatikanda
Root or foundation of the universe
Jagatprasuh
Mother of the universe
Jahnavi
The river Ganga; daughter of sage Jahnu
Jaitri
Victorious one, conqueror
Jajna
Phonetic variant of Yajna, meaning a holy sacrificial fire ceremony.
Jalandhara
One who resides in Jalandhara (a sacred place)
Jana
People, living beings; birth; derived from Janani.
Janani
Mother, generatrix, producer.
Janma
Birth, origin
Janya
She who manifests or gives birth to the universe
Japa
Recitation; prayer; meditation
Japapushpa
Hibiscus flower
Jaya
Victory, victorious
Jhallari
A cymbal; musical instrument
Jharana
A waterfall or spring
Jhashi
One who is associated with the sign of the fish
Jnana
Knowledge, wisdom, understanding (spelled Gynana in verse)
Jnanada
A giver, bestower, or radiator of sacred wisdom.
Jnata
Known, understood, intelligent, or a wise knower.
Jneya
Knowable, to be known
Jomita
One who is shining or effulgent
Joshana
Moonlight or brightness
Joshita
Pleased or delightful
Jotika
One who shines or illuminates
Juhi
Jasmine flower
Jumita
Excited or lively
Jushta
One who is beloved or served
Jvala
Flame, glow, brilliance
Jvalamalini
Garlanded with flames (name of a specific goddess)
Jyoti
Light; flame; radiance.
Boy Names Starting with J (29)
Jagadekaprabhu
One lord of the universe.
Jagan
Lord of the Universe
Jaganmaya
Pervading the universe.
Jagath
The World
Janana
The ultimate creator and origin source of all living beings
Janardana
The redeemer who rescues humanity from the cycle of rebirth
Janesvara
The absolute king of the common people
Japayajna
Sacrifice consisting of silent repetition of sacred mantras
Jayanta
Eternally victorious, triumphant, and conquering obstacles
Jeeva
Life.
Jeta
The ultimate conqueror who always wins over darkness
Jhankara
The resonance or buzzing sound
Jhasha
A fish; symbol of prosperity
Jidanantajit
Endless, infinite — derived Vishnu name
Jijnasu
Inquisitive; a seeker after ultimate knowledge
Jishnu
Victorious.
Jitendriya
Conqueror of the senses
Jiva
The life force and living spark animating the physical frame
Jivana
The ultimate source of life and animation that sustains reality
Jnanagamya
Approached or attained through true wisdom
Jnanamutta
Knowledge, wisdom — derived Vishnu name
Jnanatapas
Purified by the austerity of wisdom
Jnanavan
Full of wisdom or enlightened understanding
Jotana
Illumination or revelation
Jushaka
One who enjoys or finds delight
Juvana
Youthful or spirited
Jyeshtha
Eldest; foremost.
Jyestha
The eldest, foremost, and most prominent
Jyotiraditya
The blindingly brilliant sun residing inside total cosmic light
Unisex Names Starting with J (1)
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