Popular and traditional Kenyan names that start with “J”, with meanings and origin. 11 names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari | Brave; Fearless | 👦 Boy | Swahili |
| Jacob | Supplanter; Holds the heel; Holder of the heel; One who follows | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, French |
| James | Supplanter (from Jacob) | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Jelani | Mighty; Strong | 👦 Boy | Swahili |
| Joel | Yahweh is God; The Lord is God | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| John | God is gracious | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Jomo | Burning spear | 👦 Boy | Kikuyu |
| Joseph | God will increase | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Joshua | God is salvation | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Joy | Joy | 👧 Girl | English |
| Juma | Born on Friday | 👦 Boy | Swahili |