Christian Baby Names Boys & Girls Starting with J

Jansen

(JAN-sən)

Jansen is a Dutch/Flemish and Low German patronymic surname meaning son of Jan, a common derivative of Johannes. It is equivalent to the English surname Johnson. The near homonyms "Jensen" and "Jansson" are its Danish, Norwegian and Swedish counterparts. Jansen is a very common surname in the Dutch-language area.

Meaning: Son of Jan Origin: Dutch, Hebrew

Jansje

The name Jansje is a Female name. Hebrew meaning: The name Jansje is a Hebrew baby name The Hebrew meaning of Jansje is: Gift from God.

Meaning: Gift from God. Origin: Hebrew

Janthina

History and Etymology for janthina. New Latin, from Latin ianthina, feminine of ianthinus violet-blue, from Greek ianthinos, from ion violet + anthos flower.

Meaning: Violet flower Origin: Greek

Jantine

(yahn-TEE-nə)

The meaning of the name “Jantine” is: “God is forgiving”. Categories: Dutch Names. Used in: Dutch speaking countries.

Meaning: God is merciful Origin: Dutch, Hebrew

Jantis

In German the meaning of the name Jantis is: Sharp spear.

Meaning: Sharp spear Origin: German

Jantje

(YAHN-tyə)

Meaning of name Jantje. Etymology : Feminine diminutive of JAN. Saint : Origin : Dutch.

Meaning: God is merciful Origin: Dutch, Hebrew

Januarius

Roman cognomen meaning "January" in Latin. The name of the month derives from the name of the Roman god Janus. Saint Januarius, the patron saint of Naples, was a bishop who was beheaded during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century.

Meaning: Born in january Origin: Polish

January

January means is "month of the wolf" in Saxon terms. Means "janus' month." Janus is the god of the doorway in Roman Mythology. As in, January is the door to the new year.

Meaning: Born in january Origin: Native American

Janum

Janum is a baby girl name its meaning is . Mostly popular in christian religion. The poeple have viewed this name 1355 times.

Meaning: Sleeping Origin: Israeli

Janus

(JAY-nes)

Means "archway" in Latin. Janus was the Roman god of gateways and beginnings, often depicted as having two faces looking in opposite directions. The month of January is named for him.

Meaning: Passage of arches Origin: Latin