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Black Baby Boy Names - "J"
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Name Meaning
Jabari He is brave
Jabulani Be happy
Jacob Held by the heel
Jafari A creek
Jahi He has dignity
Jahleel Waiting for hope in God
Jaja He is honored
Jalaal Majestic
Jaleel Illustrious
Jama One who brings people together
Jamaal He is beauty
Jamal Handsome
Jamar Handsome or beautiful
Jameel Physically and morally attractive
Jamel Handsome
James Supplanter
Jason Healer
Jawanza This one is dependable
Jaramogi He travels often
Jared Ruler
Jawanza This one is dependable
Name Meaning
Jawara (Jawar) Peace-loving
Jawhar A jewel
Jela His father was in prison at birth
Jelani He is mighty
Jibade Born close to royalty
Jeremiah God will uplift
Jermaine A sprout
Jerome Sacred Name
Jerrett Strong
Jimiyu Born in a dry season
Jojo Born on Monday; a storyteller
John God is gracious
Jonathan Gift of God
Jongilanga He faces
Joseph God will increase
Joshua (Josh) Jehovah Saves
Julian Youthful
Juma Born on Friday
Jumaane Born on Tuesday
Jumoke Everyone loves this child
Jurodoe Faithful

* The most popular names amongst expecting parents, for African American boys that start with the letter "J", are: Jamal, Jamar, Jerome, Jeremiah and Jared. Most of the names listed above are of African and Arabic descent.



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Our comprehensive collection consists of nearly 5,000 names that African American and African parents can choose for their unborn child. The names vary in origin, pronounciation, and style. Beside each name, you'll find it's meaning and/or a phrase of which the name is commonly associated with.

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