International girl names J–Z

"Jade", the precious green stone

Spanish (via French) · International

"God is gracious"; the feminine of John

Hebrew (via Old French) · Christian · International

Paradise; a garden

Arabic · Muslim · International

The jasmine flower; from Persian yāsaman

English (from Persian) · Christian · International

"God beholds" in popular use; probably from Iscah, "observant"

Hebrew (via Shakespeare) · Christian · International

"God will add"; the feminine of Joseph

Hebrew (via French) · International · Christian

"God will add"; a pet form of Josephine

Hebrew (English pet form) · International · Christian

"Youthful" in popular use; Latin Iulia, of the Julian family

Latin · International · Christian

"Youthful" in popular use; Latin, "of Julius"

Latin · Christian · International

"Youthful" in popular use; a French pet form of Julia

Latin (French form) · International

The month of June, from Latin Iunius, "of Juno"

Latin · International

The juniper tree, an evergreen shrub; Latin iuniperus

Latin · International

"Heavenly" in popular use; a modern name built on Hawaiian lani, "sky"

Hawaiian (modern) · International

"Helmeted head"; from the Irish surname Ó Cinnéide

Irish · International

"Born early, before full term"

Arabic · Muslim · International

"Bright" in popular use; a European name of uncertain origin

European (Italian or Irish); modern use in India · Hindu · International

"King's meadow" in popular use; Old English "Cyne's clearing"

Old English · International

"Bright, shining light" in popular use; a modern pet form of Elaine

English (modern) · International

"Protection" in popular use; a Roman nymph and Russian pet form

Latin; Russian · International

"Softness, gentleness"; Arabic layān

Arabic (Urdu usage) · Muslim · International

"Night"; from Arabic layl

Arabic · International · Muslim

"Delicate" in popular use; Hebrew Le'ah, "weary"

Hebrew · Christian · International

"Heavenly garland" or "royal child"; Hawaiian lei and lani

Hawaiian · International

"Lily"; from Latin lilium

Latin (Italian, Spanish and Polish form) · International

"Lily"; an English name linked with the flower

English (from Latin) · International

The lily flower; English lily, from Latin lilium

English (from Latin) · International

"Soft, tender"; linked to Arabic l-y-n, "to be soft"

Arabic (Urdu usage) · Muslim · International

Pet form of Dolores, "sorrows", from Mary of the Sorrows

Spanish (from Latin) · International · Christian

"Free" in popular use; a pet form of Charlotte, from Charles

English (from Germanic via French) · International

"Light"; Latin Lucia, from lux

Latin · International · Christian

"Light"; from Latin Lucia, from lux

Latin (via French) · International · Christian

"The moon"; Latin luna

Latin · International

"Woman from Lydia", the ancient kingdom in Asia Minor

Greek · Christian · International

"Night" in popular use; a modern spelling linked with Layla

English (modern) · International

"Lyre", the stringed instrument; also a constellation

Latin (from Greek) · International

"Lovable"; from Latin amabilis

Latin (via Old French) · International

"Woman of Magdala"; from Mary Magdalene, Magdala meaning "tower"

Greek (from Aramaic), via French · International · Christian

"Son of Matthew"; an English surname turned girl's name

English · International

"She who intoxicates"; Old Irish Medb, linked to mead

Irish · International

The magnolia flower, named after the botanist Pierre Magnol

Latin (botanical, from French) · International

"Pearl"; a Scottish pet form of Margaret

Scottish (from Greek via Latin) · International

"Pearl"; from Greek margaritēs

Greek (via Latin and French) · International · Christian

"Pearl"; a French pet form of Marguerite

French (from Greek) · International

"Of the sea" in popular use; a modern pet form of Marina

English (modern) · International

"Lady" or "mistress of the house", from Aramaic

Aramaic · Christian · International

"Beloved" or "bitter" in popular use; Hebrew Miryam, origin debated

Hebrew · Christian · International

"Beloved" in popular use; Hebrew Miryam, origin uncertain

Hebrew (via Arabic) · Muslim · International

"Mighty in battle"; a Germanic name

Germanic (Old High German) · International · Christian

"Illusion"; in early Sanskrit māyā, "wondrous power, art"

Sanskrit · Hindu · International

"Dark"; from Greek melas, "black"

Greek · International · Christian

"Melody, song"; from Greek melōidia

Greek (via Latin and French) · International

"Mine" in popular use; a pet form of Maria (Mary)

Hebrew (via Latin), as a European pet form · International · Christian

"Dear, gracious"; from Slavic mil-

Slavic · International

"Gentle strength"; a pet form of Mildred or Millicent

English (from Old English and Germanic) · International

"Bitter" or "beloved" in popular use; Hebrew Miryam, origin debated

Hebrew · Christian · International

A pet form of Mary; "bitter" or "beloved" in popular use

English (pet form of Mary) · Christian · International

"Gracious" in popular use; a modern name linked with Mila

English (modern) · International

"Grace" in popular use; probably from Agnes, "pure"

English (from Greek via Middle English) · International

"Pleasant"; Hebrew No'omi

Hebrew · International · Christian

"Born at Christmas"; from Latin natalis, "of birth"

Latin · International · Christian

"Born at Christmas"; from Latin natalis, "of birth"

Latin (via French) · International · Christian

"Light"

Arabic · Muslim · International

"Honour"; an Irish short form of Honora or Leonora

Irish (from Latin) · International

"New"; Latin nova, as in a new star

Latin · International

"Olive tree"; from Latin oliva

English (from Latin) · International

"Olive tree"; from Latin oliva

Latin (via Italian) · International

"Help"; linked with Greek ōpheleia

Greek · International

"Golden lady" or "golden princess"; Irish Órfhlaith

Irish · International

"Wealth, fortune"; from the Germanic element ōt

Germanic (Old High German) · International · Christian

From the Scottish town of Paisley, whose name means "church"

Scottish (from Latin via Middle Irish) · International

"Park keeper"; an English surname

English · International

"Pearl", a gem and a byword for something precious

English · Christian · International

"Weaver" in popular use; Greek origin uncertain

Greek · International

"Bright, radiant"; Greek Phoibē

Greek · International · Christian

The poppy flower; Old English popæg, from Latin papaver

English (from Latin) · International

"Wise"; Irish Ó Cuinn, from conn, "sense, reason"

Irish · International

"Ewe", a female sheep

Hebrew · Christian · International

A modern blend of Rae and Lynn; no fixed meaning

English (modern American) · International

"Friend, beloved"; Hebrew ra'yah, as in the Song of Songs

Hebrew; Arabic · International

Mercy, compassion; Arabic raḥma

Arabic (Urdu usage) · Muslim · International

"Oarsman"; French Rémi, from Latin Remigius

Latin (via French) · International · Christian

"Valiant" in popular use; Irish Ó Raghallaigh, "descendant of Raghallach"

Irish · International

"Bright fame"; a form of Robin, from Robert

English (from Germanic via French) · International

"Rose"; Latin rosa

Latin · International · Christian

"Rose", the flower; from Latin rosa

English (from Latin) · International · Christian

"Dew of the sea", Latin ros marinus; also read "rose of Mary"

English (from Latin) · Christian · International

"Little rose"; a pet form of Rose

English (from Latin) · International

The ruby, a red gem; from Latin rubeus, "red"

English (from Latin) · International

"Friend", from Hebrew re'ut, "companion"

Hebrew · Christian · International

"Princess"; a pet form of Sarah

Hebrew (English pet form) · International

"Purity, clarity"; Arabic ṣafāʾ

Arabic · Muslim · International

"Princess"

Hebrew · Muslim · Christian · International

"Princess, noble lady"

Hebrew · Christian · International

"Grassy plain"; from Taino zabana, via Spanish

Taino (via Spanish) · International

"Scarlet", a bright red; made famous by Scarlett O'Hara

English (from Old French) · International

"A Scot"; a pet form of Scott

English (from Latin) · International

"Calm, peace"; from Latin serenitas

English (from Latin) · International

A reddish-brown earth colour, from Siena in Italy

Italian (place name) · International

"Warrior" in popular use; Irish Ó Sluaghadháin, from slúag, "host"

Irish · International

Wisdom

Greek · Christian · Muslim · International

"Wisdom", from Greek sophia

Greek · Christian · International

"Wisdom"; French form of Greek Sophia

Greek (via French) · International · Christian

"Star"; Latin stella

Latin · International

"Of the forest", from Latin silva

Latin · Christian · International

"Goddess"; Greek theā

Greek · International

"Strong, healthy"; from Latin valens

Latin · International · Christian

"Strong"; from Latin Valeria, of the Valerian family

Latin (via French) · International

"Victory"; Latin victoria

Latin · International

The violet flower; from Latin viola

English (from Latin via French) · International

"Alive, full of life"; Latin Vivianus, from vivus

Latin · International

The willow tree; Old English welig

English (Old English) · International

Ease; easy and comfortable circumstances

Arabic · Muslim · International

"Bright, radiant"; also "flower, blossom"

Arabic · Muslim · International

"Father's adornment" in popular use; classically, a fragrant tree

Arabic · Muslim · International

"Princess" or "radiance" in popular use; origin uncertain

Modern · Muslim · International

"Life"; Greek zōē

Greek · International · Christian

"Life", from Greek zōē; "alive, loving" in popular use

Greek (via Russian) · Muslim · International