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Hebrew Names for Boys: J

Names beginning with J

By Lisa Katz, About.com

Find Hebrew names for boys that begin with the letter J. The meanings of the names are included. See images of the name written in Hebrew letters.

* Note: The English letter J translates to the Hebrew letter YUD, which sounds like the English letter Y.

1. Yaacov (Jacob)

Yaacov written in Hebrew
Yaacov (Jacob) was Isaac's son.

2. Yarden (Jorden, Jordan)

Yarden written in Hebrew
Yarden (Jorden, Jordan) comes from the Jordan river in Israel. Yarden means "to flow down, descend."

3. Yehoshua (Joshua)

Yehoshua (Joshua) written in Hebrew
Yehoshua (Joshua) was Moses' successor as leader of the Israelites in the Bible.

4. Yehuda (Judah)

Yehuda (Judah) written in Hebrew
Yehuda (Judah) was the son of Jacob and Leah in the Bible.

5. Yoel (Joel)

Yoel (Joel)  written in Hebrew
Yoel (Joel) was a prophet. Yoel means "God is willing."

6. Yonah (Jonah)

Yonah (Jonah)  written in Hebrew
Yonah (Jonah) was a prophet. Yonah means "dove."

7. Yonatan (Jonathan)

Yonatan (Jonathan) written in Hebrew
Yonatan (Jonathan) was Saul's son and David's friend in the Bible. Yonatan means "God has given."

8. Yosef (Joseph)

Yosef (Joseph) written in Hebrew
Yosef (Joseph) was the son of Jacob and Rachel in the Bible.

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