List of Hebrew Baby Names Meanings Starting with J

Jerusha

(jə-ROO-shə)

The name Jerusha is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Jerusha is: Banished, possession, inheritance.

Meaning: Inheritance Origin: Hebrew

Jessie

(JES-ee)

Origin of the name Jessie: Originated as a pet form of the names Janet and Jean (God is gracious). Now, however, it is more commonly used as a feminine form of Jesse, which is derived from the Hebrew yīshai (gift).

Meaning: From the name jessica Origin: Hebrew

Jessus

The proper name Jesus /ˈdʒiːzəs/ used in the English language originates from the Latin form of the Greek name Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous), a rendition of the Hebrew Yeshua (ישוע), also having the variants Joshua or Jeshua. In a religious context the name refers to Jesus, the central figure of Christianity.

Meaning: God is my salvation Origin: Hebrew

Jessy

Hebrew Meaning: The name Jessy is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jessy is: Jehovah exists.

Meaning: Wealthy Origin: Hebrew

Jesus

(JEE-zəs)

The proper name Jesus /ˈdʒiːzəs/ used in the English language originates from the Latin form of the Greek name Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous), a rendition of the Hebrew Yeshua (ישוע), also having the variants Joshua or Jeshua. In a religious context the name refers to Jesus, the central figure of Christianity.

Meaning: God rescues Origin: Hebrew

Jethro

(JETH-ro)

From the Hebrew name יִתְרוֹ (Yitro), which was derived from the Hebrew word יֶתֶר (yeter) meaning "abundance". According to the Old Testament, Jethro was a Midianite priest who sheltered Moses when he fled Egypt. He was the father of Zipporah, who became Moses's wife.

Meaning: Pre-eminence Origin: Hebrew

Jezebel

(JEZ-ə-bel)

a ritual question spoken in ceremonies honouring Baal. Alternatively, it may mean "not exalted". In the Old Testament Jezebel is the evil wife of Ahab, king of Israel. After she was thrown from a window to her death her body was eaten by dogs, fulfilling Elijah's prophecy.

Meaning: Follower of idols Origin: Hebrew

Jim

(JIM)

Hebrew Meaning: The name Jim is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jim is: Supplanter.

Meaning: A short form of james Origin: Hebrew

Jimena

(hee-ME-nah)

Spanish Meaning: The name Jimena is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Jimena is: Heard.

Meaning: Listening Origin: Hebrew

Jimmie

The name Jimmie is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Jimmie is: Supplanter.

Meaning: A form of jimmy Origin: Hebrew