African name origins are derived from African tribal religions, Islam, Muslim or Christianity using Afrikaans, Arabic, Hausa, Swahili, Yoruba, Xhosa, Zulu and European languages European name origins include place names, mythology and history, colours, plants and other types of nature. Fictional, historical and characteristic words relating to virtues such as Patience and Mercy. We then move on to name origins which can be classed as Descriptive, Speciality, Nationalities and finally unique (or created baby names). Origins of First Names and Meanings
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The following list of boys names gives examples of the origins of first names with their meanings. Jack from John, Hebrew God is Gracious
Jacob, Jake - Hebrew Conqueror
Jamal Arabic Camel
James, Jimmy, Jamie - English Form of Jacob
Jared Hebrew He Who Descends
Jarvis Teutonic Keen as the Spear
Jason, Jay, Greek Healer
Jasper Persian Bearer of Treasure
Jayden varaint of Hebrew Jaydon meaning Grateful
Jean French John
Jed Hebrew Beloved of the Lord
Jeffrey Teutonic Peace Bringer
Jeremiah, Jeremy Hebrew God Exalts
Jeremy, Jerry, Hebrew Exalted
Jerold Teutonic Mighty with the Spear
Jerome Greek Of Sacred Name
Jethro Hebrew Without Equal
Jesse Hebrew Gift Giver |
