Christian Names Meanings for Baby Boys Starting with J

Joakim

Joakim or Joacim is a male name primarily used in Scandinavian and, before the 1917 Communist coup in Russia, Russian cultures. It is derived from a transliteration of the Hebrew יהוֹיָקִים, and literally means "lifted by Jehovah". In the Old Testament Jehoiakim was a king of Judah.

Meaning: The lord will judge Origin: Hebrew

Joannes

(YOH-ah-nehs)

Joanne (alternate spellings Joann, Jo Ann, Johann, Johanne, Jo-Ann, Jo-Anne) is a common given name for females, being a variant of Joanna, the feminine form of John; derived from the Latin name Johanna with the meaning in Hebrew of "God is gracious".

Meaning: God is merciful Origin: Hebrew

Joao

(zhoh-OW)

Portuguese Meaning: The name Joao is a Portuguese baby name. In Portuguese the meaning of the name Joao is: Hebrew John 'Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor.

Meaning: God is merciful Origin: Hebrew

Joaozinho

(hwan-ZIN-yo)

Meaning of name Joãozinho. Etymology : Portuguese diminutive of JOÃO. Saint : Origin : Portuguese.

Joaqim

See also San Joaquin for more uses of the specific name San Joaquin. Joaquín is the Spanish language version of Joachim. It is a male name which finds its origin in Hebrew יְהוֹיָקִים‬ (Yehoyaqim) and literally means "lifted by Yahweh". Jojakim (originally Eljakim) was a king of Judah in the Old Testament.

Meaning: Established by God Origin: Hebrew

Joaquim

Joakim. Related names. Joaquín, Joaquim, Imran. Joachim derives from the Hebrew Yehoyaqim (יְהוֹיָקִים‬) and means "raised by Yahweh".

Joaquin

(hwah-KEEN)

See also San Joaquin for more uses of the specific name San Joaquin. Joaquín is the Spanish language version of Joachim. It is a male name which finds its origin in Hebrew and literally means "lifted by Yahweh". Jojakim (originally Eljakim) was a king of Judah in the Old Testament. His son was Jojachin.

Meaning: God will raise Origin: Hebrew

Joar

(JOO-ahr)

Joar is a baby boy name its meaning is . Mostly popular in christian religion. The poeple have viewed this name 915 times.

Joash

From the Hebrew name יוֹאָשׁ (Yo'ash) which possibly meant either "fire of YAHWEH" or "YAHWEH has given". In the Old Testament this name was borne by several characters including the father of Gideon, a king of Judah, and a son of King Ahab of Israel.

Meaning: Hated, oppressed Origin: English

Joatham

Jotham or Yotam (Hebrew: יוֹתָם, Modern: Yōtam, Tiberian: Yōṯam, meaning "God is Honest" "; Greek: Ιωαθαμ, translit.

Meaning: The perfection of the lord Origin: Israeli