Looking for a Buddhist baby girl name starting with the letter J? Here are 33 Buddhist girl names beginning with J, each with its meaning, including Jaya (Victory), Jivika (Source of life), Jivana (Life-giving).
Buddhist names come from Pali and Sanskrit and from Buddhist cultures such as Sri Lanka (Sinhala), Tibet, Bhutan, Thailand, Myanmar and Japan. Many recall the Buddha’s disciples, Buddhist virtues such as metta (loving kindness) and karuna (compassion), or the Tibetan names of the days of the week.
Buddhist girl names starting with J and their meanings
Jaya – Victory
Jivika – Source of life
Jivana – Life-giving
Jivani – One who gives life
Jina – Conqueror
Jitha – Victorious
Jyoti – Light
Jyotika – Light
Jyotishka – Brightness, light
Jambhala – Wealth deity
Jivanti – One who lives
Jambhini – One who possesses water
Jvala – Flame, light
Japana – Chanting, recitation
Jivita – Life
Jnanavati – Full of knowledge
Jnanika – Knowledgeable
Jnanasara – Essence of knowledge
Jnanaprabha – Light of knowledge
Jambala – Wealth
Jampa – Loving kindness (Tibetan)
Jamyang – Gentle melody (Tibetan)
Jayani – Victorious
Jeewani – Life
Jinani – Wise
Jetsun – Venerable (Tibetan)
Jinasiri – Glory of the Victor
Janaki – Daughter of Janaka
Jayanthi – Victorious
Jeevika – Life
Jayamali – Victory garland
Janani – Mother
Jampel – Gentle glory
Tips for choosing the right name
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
- Say the full name aloud together with the surname and check it flows well.
- Consider how the name sounds in the languages your family speaks.
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