Hebrew Names for Boys: J

Names beginning with J

Find Hebrew names for boys that begin with the letter J. The meanings of the names are included. See images of the name written in Hebrew letters.

* Note: The English letter J translates to the Hebrew letter YUD, which sounds like the English letter Y.

1. Yaacov (Jacob)

View Full-Size Yaacov (Jacob) was Isaac's son.

2. Yarden (Jorden, Jordan)

View Full-Size Yarden (Jorden, Jordan) comes from the Jordan river in Israel. Yarden means "to flow down, descend."

3. Yehoshua (Joshua)

View Full-Size Yehoshua (Joshua) was Moses' successor as leader of the Israelites in the Bible.

4. Yehuda (Judah)

View Full-Size Yehuda (Judah) was the son of Jacob and Leah in the Bible.

5. Yoel (Joel)

View Full-Size Yoel (Joel) was a prophet. Yoel means "God is willing."

6. Yonah (Jonah)

View Full-Size Yonah (Jonah) was a prophet. Yonah means "dove."

7. Yonatan (Jonathan)

View Full-Size Yonatan (Jonathan) was Saul's son and David's friend in the Bible. Yonatan means "God has given."

8. Yosef (Joseph)

View Full-Size Yosef (Joseph) was the son of Jacob and Rachel in the Bible.