Spanish Names that Start With J

  1. Jacaranda
    • Origin:

      Spanish, Portuguese, Tupi-Guarani flower name
    • Meaning:

      "fragrant"
    • Description:

      Distinctive and charming nature name that blends elements of Jacqueline and Amanda.
  2. Juana
    • Origin:

      Spanish, feminine variation of Juan
    • Description:

      Juana has not achieved the popularity in the U.S. of the male version Juan. Whereas Juan has made it almost to the Top 50 on the U. S. hit parade, sister Juana has barely entered the thousand most popular.
  3. Jordana
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "flowing down"
    • Description:

      A feminization used more before Jordan joined the girls' camp.
  4. Juanita
    • Origin:

      Spanish, feminine variation of Juan
    • Description:

      Pervasive in all Spanish-speaking cultures, Juanita, like Juana, has not emigrated.
  5. Javiera
    • Origin:

      Spanish, feminine form of Javier, Spanish version of Xavier
    • Meaning:

      "new house, bright"
    • Description:

      Javiera, pronounced ha-vee-AIR-a, is not as well used as twin brother JAVIER, but makes an attractive Latina choice.
  6. Jovita
    • Origin:

      Spanish, feminine variation of Jove, Roman king of the gods
    • Description:

      Lively and joyful. Jovie could be a cute short form.
  7. Jacinto
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "hyacinth"
    • Description:

      Less familiar and appealing than the feminine Jacinta.
  8. Jemsa
    • Origin:

      English, Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "gem, precious stone"
    • Description:

      Variant of Gemma/Jemma or James.
  9. Joaquina
    • Origin:

      Spanish, feminine variation of Joaquin
    • Description:

      As Joaquin enters the American mainstream, his sister might just follow.
  10. Jenaro
    • Judina
      • Jesús
        • Origin:

          Spanish variation of Jesus, from Joshua
        • Description:

          Used exclusively and extensively in the Latino community, making it the seventy-third most popular name in America.
      • Justo
        • Judeen
          • Jacobo
            • Origin:

              Spanish variation of Jacob
            • Description:

              Charming way to freshen up Jacob.
          • Jolan
            • Jerardo
              • Junípero
                • Josefa
                  • Jeraldo