This page lists 10 Italian girl names that start with J, from “Jolanda” to “Juliette”. Most of them are imported or borrowed names, since the letter J is rare in traditional Italian. You will find old flower names, biblical forms, and modern picks from English and French. Parents use them to name a baby girl, and writers use them to find a fitting character name.

Italian girl names are the first names given to girls in Italy, or names that Italian families have adopted from other languages. Because the Italian alphabet has no native J, names like “Juliette” often link to the Italian “Giulietta”, the heroine of Shakespeare’s tale set in Verona.

Below you’ll find the table with the name, its pronunciation, its meaning, and a short description.

Name: the spelling of each name, listed in alphabetical order, so you can scan the list quickly and spot the ones you like.

Pronunciation: a simple phonetic guide that shows you how to say each name, with the stressed syllable in capital letters.

Meaning: the original sense of the name, such as a flower or a quality, so you can pick a name that carries a message you like.

Description: a short note on the origin, history, and current use of each name in Italy, which helps you judge how common or rare it is.

Italian girl names

NamePronunciationMeaning
Jolandayoh-LAHN-dahViolet flower
JoleYOH-lehViolet flower
JacopaYAH-koh-pahSupplanter
Jacintayah-CHEEN-tahHyacinth flower
JessicaJEH-see-kahGod beholds
JasmineYAHZ-meenJasmine flower
JenniferJEN-nee-fehrWhite wave
JadaJAH-dahWise one
JolieZHOH-leePretty
Juliettejoo-LYEHTYouthful

Descriptions

Jolanda
An Italian form of Yolanda, tied to the violet. It was a name of medieval noble families and is still used across Italy today.
Jole
A short Italian variant of Iole or Jolanda. The name goes back to Greek myth, and Italians use it as a rare, old-fashioned choice.
Jacopa
A feminine form of Jacopo, the Italian version of Jacob. It was best known in medieval Italy through Jacopa de’ Settesoli, a friend of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Jacinta
A variant of the Italian name Giacinta, which comes from the hyacinth. It is uncommon in Italy and mostly seen in Catholic families.
Jessica
An imported name that Italian parents have used heavily since the 1980s. Shakespeare coined it in The Merchant of Venice, and Italians pronounce it with a crisp, open “e”.
Jasmine
A flower name from Persian origin that has become popular in modern Italy. It is often spelled Yasmine or Jasmin, and the sound suits Italian well.
Jennifer
A Cornish name that Italian families adopted in the late 20th century. It is common among Italians born in the 1980s and 1990s.
Jada
A modern, imported name that has been used in Italy in recent years. It sounds natural in Italian and is usually chosen for its short, bright feel.
Jolie
A French-derived name used occasionally in Italy as a modern, stylish pick. It is rare, and parents often choose it for its sound.
Juliette
The French form of Giulietta, the heroine of Shakespeare’s tale set in Verona. Italian parents sometimes use it for the link to the city of Romeo and Juliet.
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