German Girl Names that start with J

Welcome to a wonderful exploration of German girl names on our baby names website – a place where the magic of names unfolds. Here, we’ll take you on a journey through names that are not just letters but stories, filled with charm and tradition. Germany, with its rich history, has given us names that are like treasures waiting to be discovered. From names that have stood the test of time to modern favourites, our collection focuses on names that start with J. Whether you’re into classic vibes, modern trends, or just want something charming, our website is here to guide you. It’s not just about names; it’s about finding the perfect one for your little bundle of joy. Let’s celebrate the art of naming and uncovering names that tell a unique story, a story that can be a special part of your family’s journey.

Popular German Girl Names That Start With “J”

Some of the most popular German Girl names that start with “J” include:

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German Girl Names starting with J

NameMeaningPronunciationOriginTrend
JaanaGod is Gracious; BelovedYAH-naFinnishVintage
JacinthaBeautiful; Flower Namejah-SIN-thahGreekVintage
JacintheHyacinth Flowerjah-SINTHGreekUnique
JackelineYahweh May ProtectJAK-linFrenchTrendy
JackieGod is Gracious, SupplanterJAK-eeEnglishVintage
JacklynSupplanter; She who SupplantsJAK-linEnglishVintage
JackyFlower NameJAK-eeEnglishVintage
JaclynSupplanter, To ProtectJAK-linEnglishVintage
JacquelineSupplanter, Holder of the HeelJAK-leenFrenchClassic
JadwigaFighting a Battle, Refuge in Waryad-VEE-gahPolishVintage
JadziaWar; Battle; Contending WarYAD-zee-ahPolishUnique
JakobaGod May Protectyah-KOH-bahHebrewVintage
JakobeFemale Version of Jakohyah-KOH-beeHebrewTrendy
JakobieMay the God watch over heryah-KOH-beeHebrewUnique
JakobinaSupplanter, Held by the Heelyah-KOH-bee-nahHebrewVintage
JaleHoarfrost; Dew; Dew DropJAH-leTurkishTrendy
JamilaGorgeous Woman, Beautifuljah-MEE-lahArabicClassic
JaminaBeautiful; Graceful; Elegantjah-MEE-nahUnknownUnique
JanGod has been GraciousyanSlavicClassic
JanaHarvest; God’s Gift; Gift from …YAH-naCzech/SlovakClassic
JaneJehovah has been GraciousjaynEnglishVintage
JanellaGod is Graciousjah-NEL-ahUnknownUnique
JanelleGod is Mercifulja-NELFrenchClassic
JanetGod’s Gracious Gift; Female …JAN-itEnglishVintage
JanettMerciful, Graciousja-NETUnknownUnique
JanettaVariant of Janeja-NET-ahUnknownUnique
JanetteGod has been Graciousja-NETFrenchVintage
JanevaRace of Women, Juniper Treejah-NEE-vahUnknownUnique
JanhviGangaJAHN-veeSanskritUnique
JaniA Leaf, God is Gracious, BrideYAH-neeFinnishTrendy
JaniaThe Lord is GraciousJAH-nee-ahUnknownUnique
JaniceGod’s Gracious Gift; Form of Jane; …JAN-issModernVintage
JanikaGod is Gracious; MotherYAH-nee-kahEstonianUnique
JaninNoble; God’s Gracious Giftyah-NEENGermanUnique
JaninaGod’s Gracious Gift, Well-bornyah-NEE-nahPolishClassic
JanineGift from God, Mercifulzhah-NEENFrenchVintage
JanitaGift from God, God is Mercifulyah-NEE-tahFinnishUnique
JankaGift from GodYAHN-kahSlovakUnique
JannGod is GraciousyahnGermanVintage
JannaParadise, Heaven, FlourishingYAHN-ahHebrewClassic
JannahHeaven, Variant of John, GardenJAHN-ahArabicUnique
JanneGod is Gracious; Similar to JohnYAHN-ehFinnishUnique
JannesVariant of JohnYAHN-essDutchClassic
JannetFrom the Jeanetteyah-NETUnknownUnique
JannetteGod’s Graceyah-NETUnknownUnique
JannickYAHN-ikDutchUnique
JanninaVariant of Jeannineyah-NEE-nahFinnishUnique
JannineThe Lord is Graciouszhah-NEENFrenchVintage
JannyThe Lord is GraciousJAHN-eeDutchVintage
JansVariant of JohnyahnsDutchClassic
JaquelinSupplanter, God May ProtectJAK-linUnknownVintage
JaquelineSupplanter, He who SupplantsJAK-leenFrenchClassic
JaquettaSupplanterjah-KWET-ahFrenchVintage
JarmilaFavour of Spring, Strong FavourYAR-mee-lahSlavicVintage
JarmillaMarket TraderYAR-mil-ahSlavicVintage
JaromiraFamous Springyah-ROH-mee-rahSlavicUnique
JarviaSharp; Keen as a Spear; Spear-keenUnknownJAR-vee-ahUnknown
Jarviniakeen intelligenceUnknownjar-VEE-nee-ahUnknown
Jarvis“Spearman”JAR-visOld FrenchVintage
JaselleOne who is pledgedjah-SELUnknownUnique
JasminA Flower Name; God’s Gift; A …JAZ-minPersianClassic
JasminaJasmine Flowerjaz-MEE-nahPersianClassic
JasmineFragrant FlowerJAZ-minPersianClassic
JasmynFragrant Flower; JasmineJAZ-minPersianVintage
JasnaBeautifulYAS-naSlavicUnique
JauslynOne from the tribe GautJAWS-linUnknownUnique
Jay“Jaybird” or “Victory”JAYEnglishClassic
JayeVariant of JayJAYEnglishTrendy
JeanGod is Merciful / GraciouszhehnFrenchVintage
JeanaQueen; Garden; God is GraciousJEE-nahHebrewVintage
JeaneThe Lord is GraciouszhahnFrenchVintage
JeanetTBDzhah-NEHFrenchVintage
JeanetteThe Lord is Gracious, Little Jeanzhah-NEHTFrenchVintage
JeanieMerciful, Female Version of JohnJEE-neeEnglishVintage
JeaninaDiminutive Form of Jane or Jeannezhah-NEE-nahFrenchVintage
JeanineThe Lord is Graciouszhah-NEENFrenchVintage
JeannaGod has been GraciousJEE-an-ahFrenchVintage
JeanneVariant of JanezhahnFrenchVintage
JeannettDiminutive of Jeannezhah-NETFrenchVintage
JeannetteGod is Merciful, Gift from Godzhah-NETFrenchVintage
JeannieMerciful, Similar to JaneJEE-neeEnglishVintage
JeannineThe Lord is Graciouszhah-NEENFrenchVintage
JeannyWhite Wave; Variant of JennyJEE-neeEnglishVintage
JehanneGod is Graciouszhuh-HAHNFrenchVintage
JekaterinaChaste; Pureyeh-kah-TYE-ree-nahRussianVintage
JekinFaith; HopeJEE-kinUnknownUnique
JelenaTorch of Light, Shining LightYEH-leh-nahSlavicVintage
JelicaGod is My Oath; NobleYEH-lee-tsahSlavicUnique
JelinaTBDYEH-lee-nahUnknownUnique
JelkaTorch; MoonYEHL-kahSlavicUnique
JenWhite Wave, Fair Phantom, FairJEHNEnglishTrendy
JenaWhite Wave, Little Bird, ParadiseJEE-nahGermanVintage
JencyWave; Smart; Lovable PersonJEN-seeUnknownUnique
JenellVirgin, God is Graciousjeh-NELLEnglishTrendy
JenetGlamourJEH-netUnknownUnique
JenettaGod is Graciousjeh-NET-ahUnknownUnique
JenevieveJuniper Berryjen-uh-VEEVUnknownUnique
JeniWhite Wave, Fair, SmoothJEH-neeUnknownUnique
JeniferWhite Wave / Phantom, Fair OneJEN-i-ferWelshVintage
JenifferWhite Wave, White Phantom, FairJEN-i-ferWelshVintage
JenithaWhite Wavejen-EE-thahUnknownUnique
JennaParadise, Little Bird, HeavenJEN-ahEnglishClassic
JennetHeaven, Garden, Variant of JaneJEH-netUnknownUnique
JenniThe Lord is Gracious, White WaveJEH-neeUnknownUnique
JennieWhite Wave, Race of WomenJEH-neeUnknownVintage
JenniferWhite Wave, Fair OneJEN-i-ferWelshClassic
JennifferWhite Wave, White PhantomJEN-i-ferWelshVintage
JennipherWhite Phantom; White WaveJEH-ni-ferUnknownUnique
JennyWhite WaveJEH-neeUnknownVintage
JennyferWhite WaveJEH-nee-ferUnknownUnique
JensineGod has Blessed, White PhantomYEN-seenDanish/NorwegianUnique
JeraYearJEH-rahUnknownUnique
JeraldeenSpear RulerJEH-ral-deenUnknownUnique
JeraldineMighty with a SpearJEH-ral-deenUnknownUnique
JeraleeThe person who orders by the spear.JEH-ra-leeUnknownUnique
JeralynModern Blend of Jerry and MarilynJEH-ra-linUnknownUnique
JereSpear RulerJEERUnknownUnique
JerelynModern Blend of Jerry and MarilynJEH-re-linUnknownUnique
JeriSpear rulerJEH-reeEnglishVintage
JericaStrong, A Gifted RulerJEH-ri-kaUnknownUnique
JerileneSpear RulerJEH-ri-leenUnknownUnique
JerilynRuler with SpearJEH-ri-linUnknownUnique
JerilynnModern Blend of Jerry and MarilynJEH-ri-linUnknownUnique
JerlinTBDJEH-rinUnknownUnique
JerreeSpear RulerJEH-reeUnknownUnique
JerriSpear rulerJEH-reeEnglishVintage
JerrieOne who uses a spear and rules itJEH-reeEnglishVintage
JerrileenGermanic – Spear Ruler; A variant of GeraldineJEH-ri-leenUnknownUnique
JerrilynModern Blend of Jerry and MarilynJEH-ri-linUnknownUnique
JerrySpear Ruler; The Lord is ExaltedJEH-reeEnglishVintage
JerySpear Ruler; The Lord is ExaltedJEH-reeUnknownUnique
JesicaHe Sees, The Lord BeholdsJEH-si-kaSpanishVintage
JesikaWarrior, He Beholds, RichJEH-si-kaUnknownUnique
JessecaGod SeesJEH-se-kaUnknownUnique
JesselPledgeJEH-selUnknownUnique
JesseyGod SeesJEH-seeUnknownUnique
JessiBeauty; Gods Gift; CourageousJEH-seeUnknownUnique
JessicaWarrior; Rich; God’s Grace; God …JEH-si-kaHebrewClassic
JessieFair and Yielding, Jasmine FlowerJEH-seeUnknownVintage
JessienGod of the Worship, BeautifulJEH-seenUnknownUnique
JessikaGod’s Grace; Foresighted; Rich; …JEH-si-kaUnknownUnique
JettaRuler of the House, Jet BlackYET-ahDutchVintage
JetteRuler of the HomeYETDutchVintage
JevaLife; SoulJEE-vahUnknownUnique
JezabelPure; VirginalJEZ-ah-belHebrewUnique
JezelPledgeJEZ-elUnknownUnique
JezellePledgeJEZ-elUnknownUnique
JharaWomen of Heaven, Princess / QueenJAH-rahSanskritUnique
JillYouthful, GirlJILEnglishVintage
JinelleTribal Woman; Lady of the Peopleji-NELUnknownUnique
JiselPledgeJI-selUnknownUnique
JisellaPledgeJI-sel-ahUnknownUnique
JissellePledge; HostageJI-selUnknownUnique
JizelleHostage; PledgeJI-zelUnknownUnique
JoThey are energetic, adventurous, daring and freedom-loving. They also tend to be versatile, flexible, adaptable, curious, social, sensual, quick-thinking, witty, courageous and worldly.JOEnglishTrendy
JoaidaThe people with this name are of two faced. They are talking nicely but infact they are not so nice.joh-AY-dahUnknownUnique
JoanPeople with this name have a deep inner need for quiet and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.JOANEnglishVintage
JoanaThey are good in businness and sales. They are also ambitious, creative and versatile.JO-an-ahPortugueseVintage
JoaneGod is GraciousJO-anEnglishVintage
JoanelleThey are honest, brilliant and determind. They can easily understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.JO-an-elleUnknownUnique
JoannaGod is Gracious / Mercifuljo-AN-ahHebrewClassic
JoanneGod is Gracious, Gift from Godjo-ANHebrewVintage
JocelineJoyousJO-se-leenUnknownUnique
JocelynJocelyn name means Someone who is a member of a Gauts TribeJO-sa-linUnknownTrendy
JocelynePlayfulJO-sa-leenUnknownUnique
JocelynnJoyousJO-sa-linUnknownTrendy
JodyGod will IncreaseJO-deeUnknownVintage
JoeLight; God will IncreaseJOEEnglishVintage
JoelyJehovah is the LordJO-leeUnknownUnique
JoelynBird of Light; Feminine of JoelJO-lynUnknownUnique
JoenGod’s Gracious Gift; Variant of …JOE-enUnknownUnique
JoeyJehovah IncreasesJOE-eeEnglishTrendy
JohanaGod’s Gracious Giftjo-HAH-nahUnknownUnique
JohannGerman form of JohnYOH-hahnGermanClassic
JohannaGift from God,God is kind soft hearted and mercifulyo-HAH-nahHebrewClassic
JohannahGod is Gentle ,kind patient ,merciful and Graciousyo-HAH-nahHebrewClassic
JohneTBDJONUnknownUnique
JoiceJoyousJOYCEEnglishVintage
JolaJehovah is God, Violet FlowerYOH-laPolishVintage
JolaifeViolet Blossom,violet flower,in German its meaning is countlyyoh-LAYFUnknownUnique
JolanViolet Blossom; Violet FlowerYOH-lanUnknownUnique
Jolandadeep inner desire to lead, organize, supervise, and to achieve status.yo-LAN-dahUnknownUnique
JolandePurpleyo-LAN-deDutchUnique
JolankaCountry; Violet Flower; Iyyo-LAN-kahPolishUnique
JolantaViolet Blossom, Purpleyo-LAN-tahPolishUnique
JolanthaViolet Flower; Purpleyo-LAN-thahUnknownUnique
JolanthePurple; Violet Floweryo-LAN-thahUnknownUnique
JoleenGod will Add, Yahweh is GodJO-leenUnknownUnique
JolentaDerived from the Roman name Jolentayo-LEN-tahLatinVintage
JoliPrettyZHOL-eeFrenchTrendy
Jolinnsuch people have high patience and independent. They fight for their right and posses the leadership quality.yo-LINUnknownUnique
JollyHappinessJAH-leeUnknownUnique
JonnaGod is GraciousJON-ahUnknownUnique
JoonaGod will add blessings. They treasure their friendship and express their feelings. Joyful in nature.YOO-nahFinnishUnique
JordisSword MaidenYOR-disOld NorseUnique
JorindeFarmer; Vigilant; EarthworkerYOR-in-deGermanUnique
JosalynnJoyousJO-sa-linUnknownUnique
JoscelinOne of the Goths; CheerfulJO-sa-linUnknownVintage
JoscelineJoyous, PlayfulJO-sa-leenUnknownUnique
JoscelynJoyousJOSS-linOld FrenchVintage
JoseYahweh will Add ( Another Son )HOH-seSpanishClassic
JosefaGod Raisesho-SEH-fahSpanishClassic
JoseffaShe will Increaseho-SEH-fahSpanishUnique
JosefinShe will Increaseyoh-SEH-feenScandinavianUnique
JosefinaGod Shall Add, The Liberatorho-SEH-fee-nahSpanishClassic
JosefineThe name Josefine means God will Giveyoh-SEH-fee-nahScandinavianVintage
JoselPledgeho-SELUnknownUnique
JoselinJoyfulJOSS-linUnknownTrendy
JoselineJoyous, Merry, Goths, CheerfulJOSS-linUnknownTrendy
JoselynJoyous; CheerfulJOSS-linUnknownTrendy
JoselyneCheerfulJOSS-leenUnknownTrendy
JosephaJosepha means May God giveho-SEH-fahHebrewVintage
JosepheJehovah Increasesho-SEEFUnknownUnique
JosephinHe will Increaseyoh-SEH-feenUnknownUnique
JosephinaKnowledge, Jehovah Increasesyoh-se-FEE-nahItalianClassic
JosephineGod will Increaseyoh-se-FEENFrenchVintage
JosettaGod will Add Youjo-SET-ahItalianVintage
JosetteFeminine of Josephjo-SETFrenchVintage
JoseyJehovah IncreasesJOH-seeUnknownUnique
JoshanaHappinessjoh-SHAH-nahUnknownUnique
JoshannJoshlyn Plus Annjoh-SHANUnknownUnique
JoshlynJoyousJOSH-linUnknownUnique
JoshlynnTaken from the Names Josh and LynnJOSH-linUnknownUnique
JosiGod will IncreaseJO-seeUnknownUnique
JosianeGod will Increasejoh-ZYANFrenchUnique
JosiannVariant of Josie Plus AnnJO-see-annUnknownUnique
JosianneLittle Child, God will IncreaseJO-see-anUnknownUnique
JosieGod Raises, Feminine of JosephJO-seeEnglishVintage
JosilinJoyousJO-si-linUnknownUnique
JosilynJoyousJO-si-linUnknownUnique
JosinaDiminutive Form of JosephineJO-see-nahUnknownUnique
JoslinJoyousJOSS-linUnknownUnique
JoslineCheerfulJO-sleenUnknownUnique
JoslynMedieval Male Name Adopted as a Feminine NameJOSS-linUnknownTrendy
JoslynnJosie Plus LynnJOSS-linUnknownTrendy
JossDiminutive of Jocelyn: ‘One of the Goths’. Introduced into Britam as a masculine name during the Norman Conquest, Jocelyn was adopted as a feminine first name in the early 20th century.JOSSUnknownUnique
JosselynCheerfulJOSS-leenUnknownTrendy
JosyJehovah IncreasesJOH-seeUnknownUnique
JovankaGod is Graciousyoh-VAN-kaSlavicUnique
JovitaJoy; Happy; God is Salvationyoh-VEE-tahLatinVintage
JowitaDedicated to Jove; Godyoh-VEE-tahPolishUnique
JoyRejoicing, Jubilation, JewelJOYEnglishVintage
JoyceRejoicing, Cheerful, MerryJOYSSEnglishVintage
JoycelinCheerfulJOY-selinUnknownVintage
JoycelynCheerful; Merry; JoyousJOY-selinUnknownVintage
JozefaGod will Increase; God will Addyoh-ZEH-fahPolishVintage
JozetteGod will add blessings. They treasure their friendship and express their feelings. Joyful in nature.yoh-ZETFrenchUnique
JozieGod will IncreaseJOH-zeeUnknownUnique
JuanaGift from God, A FlowerHWAH-nahSpanishClassic
JuanitaGod is Gracioushwah-NEE-tahSpanishVintage
JucundaPleasantyoo-KOON-dahLatinVintage
JudethThe one with passionate soul and reserved nature, will keep calm, stritct and ambitious throughout the life.JOO-dethUnknownVintage
JuditPraised, Jewish, Woman of JudeaYOO-ditHungarianVintage
JuditaJewish, PraiseYOO-dee-tahSpanishVintage
JudithPraised, Jewish, Judea WomanJOO-dithHebrewVintage
JudithaJewish; Praise; From JudeaJOO-dith-ahUnknownVintage
JudyPraise, Jewish WomanJOO-deeEnglishVintage
JulaYoungYOO-lahUnknownUnique
JuleJewelYOO-leGermanUnique
JuliYouthful; Jove’s Child; Youth; …YOO-leeUnknownTrendy
JuliaYouthful, Soft HairedYOO-lee-ahLatinClassic
JulianaDowny Bearded, Youthfulyoo-lee-AH-nahLatinClassic
Julianeyoung and fearless.such people are easy going and have urge to seek knowledge. They have a lot of qualities and love their family and friends.yoo-lee-AH-neGermanVintage
JuliannaYouthful, Downy Beardedyoo-lee-AH-nahLatinClassic
JulianneFrom the Name Julia and Anneyoo-lee-ANNUnknownVintage
JulideTBDyoo-lee-deTurkishUnique
JulieYouthful, Downy-beardedJOO-leeFrenchVintage
Julieannpeople with this name are full of ideas. They prove to be great in personality and noble in nature.JOO-lee-annUnknownVintage
JulienneYouthful; Jove’s Child; Female …yoo-lee-ENFrenchUnique
JulietYouthful, Downy-beardedJOO-lee-etEnglishVintage
JuliettaYouthful; Soft Bearded; YouthJOO-lee-et-ahItalianVintage
Juliettesuch people are enrich with every kind of knowledge and prove to be very good friends. They keep on trying to achieve their aim and life goal. They treasure their relations.JOO-lee-ETFrenchVintage
JulitaYouthful; Jove’s Child; Female …yoo-LEE-tahSpanishVintage
Julius“Youthful”JOO-lee-usLatinClassic
JulyDowny-haired, YouthfulJU-leeEnglishTrendy
JuneSixth Month of the Year, JuneJOONLatinVintage
JuniLovableYOO-neeGermanUnique
JuniaYouthYOO-nee-ahLatinUnique
JustaFair; Righteous; JustYOO-stahLatinVintage
JustinSingerJUSS-tinLatinClassic
JustinaJust, Female Version of Justinjuss-TEE-nahLatinVintage
JustineJust, Fair, Rightful, Truejuss-TEENLatinVintage
JuttaJutta is a Girl name meaning Land of The JuteYOO-tahGermanVintage
JutteWoman from JudeaYOO-teGermanVintage
JwanThird DaughterJWAHNKurdishUnique