Popular and traditional South African names that start with “Ja”, with meanings and origin. 12 names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jabu | Joy (Jabulani) | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Jabulane | Rejoice | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Jabulani | Rejoice; Be happy | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Jabulile | Joyful; Rejoicing | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Jackie | Supplanter (Jacqueline) | 👧 Girl | English |
| Jaco | Supplanter (Jacob) | 👦 Boy | Afrikaans |
| Jacob | Supplanter; Holds the heel; Holder of the heel; One who follows | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, French |
| Jacobus | Supplanter (Jacob) | 👦 Boy | Latin |
| James | Supplanter (from Jacob) | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Jane | God is gracious | 👧 Girl | English |
| Janet | God is gracious | 👧 Girl | English |
| Janice | God is gracious | 👧 Girl | English |