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Hebrew Names for Girls: J
Names beginning with J

From Lisa Katz, About.com Guide

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

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

1. Yaakova (Jacoba)

Yaakova (Jacoba) written in Hebrew
Yaakova (Jacoba) is the feminine form of Yaacov (Jacob). Yaacov (Jacob) was Isaac's son in the Bible. Yaacov means "supplant" or "protect."

2. Yael (Jael)

Yael (Jael) written in Hebrew
Yael (Jael) was a heroine in the Bible. Yael means "to ascend" and "mountain goat."

3. Yaffa (Jaffa)

Yaffa (Jaffa) written in Hebrew
Yaffa (Jaffa) means "beautiful."

4. Yasmina (Jasmina), Yasmine (Jasmin)

Yasmina (Jasmina), Yasmine (Jasmin) written in Hebrew
Yasmina (Jasmina), Yasmine (Jasmin) is a Persian name for a flower in the olive family.

5. Yedida (Jedida)

Yedida (Jedida) written in Hebrew
Yedida (Jedida) means "friend."

6. Yemima (Jemima)

Yemima (Jemima) written in Hebrew
Yemima (Jemima) means "dove."

7. Yitra (Jethra)

Yitra (Jethra) written in Hebrew
Yitra (Jethra) is the feminine form of Yitro (Jethro). Yitra means "wealth, riches."

8. Yemina (Jemina)

Yemina (Jemina) written in Hebrew
Yemina (Jemina) means "right hand" and signifies strength.

9. Yoana (Joana, Joanna)

Yoana (Joana, Joanna) written in Hebrew
Yoana (Joana, Joanna) means "God has answered."

10. Yardena (Jordena, Jordana)

Yardena (Jordena, Jordana) written in Hebrew
Yardena (Jordena, Jordana) means "to flow down, descend." Nahar Yarden is the Jordan River.
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