This list includes 24 Polish girl names that start with J, from “Jadwiga” to “Józefina”. They range from historic saints’ names to modern choices, useful for baby naming, genealogy, and writing.
Polish girl names that start with J are female given names used in Poland, often carrying religious or Slavic roots. For example, “Jadwiga” recalls a medieval queen and saint, showing the names’ deep cultural history.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning & Origin, Variants & Diminutives, and Name day.
Name: Shows the standard Polish spelling, including diacritics, so you can see exactly how each name appears in Polish.
Pronunciation: Gives a simple phonetic guide or IPA so you pronounce names accurately and avoid common mispronunciations.
Meaning & Origin: Summarizes the name meaning and linguistic origin to help you understand cultural background and name significance.
Variants & Diminutives: Lists common variants and affectionate diminutives so you recognize nicknames and regional forms used in Poland.
Name day: Shows the traditional Polish name day when available, useful if you follow cultural celebrations or plan a calendar.
Polish girl names that start with J
Name
Polish spelling
Pronunciation
Meaning/Origin
Joanna
Joanna
yo-AN-na
Hebrew: “God is gracious”
Jadwiga
Jadwiga
ya-DVEE-ga
Old Germanic: “battle” + “fight”
Justyna
Justyna
yus-TIH-nah
Latin: “just, fair”
Julia
Julia
yu-LEE-ah
Latin: “youthful”
Jolanta
Jolanta
yo-LAN-tah
From Yolanda; possibly “violet”
Jola
Jola
YO-la
Diminutive of Jolanta/Joanna; used independently
Jagoda
Jagoda
ya-GO-dah
Slavic: “berry”
Jagna
Jagna
YAG-nah
Originally diminutive (Magdalena); used independently
Jadzia
Jadzia
YAD-jah
Diminutive of Jadwiga
Janina
Janina
ya-NEE-nah
Feminine of Jan (John)
Judyta
Judyta
yu-DIH-tah
Hebrew: “woman of Judea” / “praised”
Józefa
Józefa
yo-ZEH-fah
Feminine of Józef (Joseph): “God will add”
Józefina
Józefina
yo-ze-FEE-nah
Feminine of Józef (Joseph)
Julita
Julita
yu-LEE-tah
Diminutive/form of Julia
Juliana
Juliana
yu-lee-AH-nah
Latin: feminine of Julianus, “youthful”
Julianna
Julianna
yu-lee-AN-nah
Variant of Juliana; Latin origin
Justa
Justa
YU-stah
Latin: “just, righteous”
Jarosława
Jarosława
ya-ro-SWA-va
Slavic: “jar/energetic” + “glory”
Jaromira
Jaromira
ya-ro-MEE-rah
Slavic: “fierce/energetic” + “peace/glory”
Jarmila
Jarmila
yar-MEE-lah
Slavic (Czech/Slovak) origin: “spring” or “fame”
Jasna
Jasna
YAS-nah
Slavic: “bright, clear”
Juta
Juta
YOO-tah
Germanic: variant of Jutta (medieval)
Jowita
Jowita
yo-VEE-tah
Possibly from Latin Jovita or Jove-related
Jagna
Jagna
YAG-nah
(included again if considered variant)
Descriptions
Joanna
Very common biblical name in Poland. Formal and timeless; diminutives include Asia, Ania. Popular across generations and many notable bearers in arts, politics and culture.
Jadwiga
Historic royal name (Saint and Queen Jadwiga). Traditional, dignified; diminutives Jadzia, Jadźka. Prominent in Polish history and still respected.
Justyna
Popular from late 20th century; sporty and modern associations. Diminutives: Justynka. Many athletes and public figures named Justyna.
Julia
Very popular across ages. Classic, international, with diminutives Julka, Jula. Frequently appears in top name charts.
Jolanta
Mid-20th-century favorite in Poland. Formal but friendly; common diminutive Jola. Used by artists and public figures.
Jola
Short, familiar form often registered as given name. Cheerful and retro-popular; common in informal speech.
Jagoda
Quaint, nature-inspired Slavic name (also the common noun “berry”). Diminutives Jagódka, Jagusia; used broadly in Poland.
Jagna
Rustic and literary name (appears in Polish literature). Short, traditional, occasionally revived.
Jadzia
Warm, affectionate diminutive commonly used informally and sometimes legally. Familiar in families and culture.
Janina
Once common mid-century name. Formal, elegant; diminutives Janeczka, Janka. Still recognised though less fashionable now.
Judyta
Biblical name (Judith). Less common today but historically used; diminutives Judy. Appears in literature and religious contexts.
Józefa
Traditional, formerly very popular. Formal and old-fashioned; diminutives Józia, Zefka. Seen in family lineages and church records.
Józefina
Elegant, antique form of Józefa. Rarely used today but appears in historical records and occasional modern revivals.
Julita
Vintage, mildly uncommon name with a gentle sound. Used as a formal name; diminutives Julka, Lita.
Juliana
Classical and formal variant of Julia. Occasional use; dignified and literary with diminutives Julka, Ania.
Julianna
Double-n variant used by some families. Classical and ornate, occasional use in Poland.
Justa
Rare and archaic; religious associations (Saint Justa). Occasionally encountered in older records or regional use.
Jarosława
Feminine form of Jarosław. Historic Slavic name, rare today but attested in Polish records and older generations.
Jaromira
Old Slavic feminine name, uncommon in modern Poland; appears in historical and regional use.
Jarmila
Czech/Slavic name occasionally used in Poland. Rare but attested, with a folkloric feel.
Jasna
Poetic Slavic name, rare in Poland but attested. Simple, evocative, with a literary tone.
Juta
Archaic/medieval name of Germanic origin used historically in Poland. Rare today, sometimes seen in older parish records.
Jowita
Modern-traditional name in Poland. Friendly, moderately uncommon; used by writers and some public figures.
