Here you’ll find 5 Native American girl names that start with J, organized from “Jaci” to “Jiskoko”. Many names connect to nature, family roles, or personal virtues and work well for baby naming or creative projects.

Native American girl names that start with J are given names originating across diverse Indigenous languages and cultures. Some carry nature-based or spiritual meanings, and a few serve as shared examples across regions, like lunar associations.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning & Origin, Notes, and Citation.

Name: The recorded name as written, so you can see spelling choices and select a preferred form.

Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide shows how the name sounds, so you can say it confidently.

Meaning & Origin: A concise meaning paired with the language or tribe of origin helps you understand cultural context.

Notes: Additional information highlights usage, variations, disputed interpretations, and respectful naming considerations for you.

Citation: Source references point to verifiable resources so you can follow up for more detailed research.

Native American girl names that start with J

NameTribal origin (citation)PronunciationMeaning
JaciTupi (Navarro, Dicionário de Tupi Antigo, 2013)zhah-SEEMoon.
JacyraTupi (https://www.behindthename.com/name/jaciara)zhah-see-RAHPossibly “honey moon” or “good moon.”
JandiraTupi (https://www.behindthename.com/name/jandira)zhan-JEE-rahFrom “jandi” (a type of oyster) and “ira” (honey).
JihdoMescalero-Chiricahua Apache (Hoijer, 1938)HEE-dohMeaning unconfirmed; a documented historical name.
JiskokoMi’kmaq (Mi’gmaq-Mi’kmaq Online Dictionary)jis-KOH-kohBelieved to mean robin.

Descriptions

Jaci
From the Tupi language of Brazil, personified as the goddess of the moon. As with any cultural name, using it respectfully requires understanding its origins. Common variant spelling is Jacy.
Jacyra
A Tupi-Guarani name from Brazil, likely combining Jaci (moon) and another element like ‘ira’ (honey). It’s a recognized, though not common, name with Indigenous South American roots.
Jandira
A female name from the Tupi language of Brazil. While its use was popularized by a Brazilian novel, its linguistic roots are Indigenous. A unique nature-based name.
Jihdo
A documented female personal name. The original orthography is Jıhdó, and the ‘J’ is pronounced like the ‘j’ in Spanish “José.” Its rarity makes it a very specific cultural name.
Jiskoko
This name is likely derived from the Mi’kmaq word for the American robin, “jipko’j” or “jipko’ji’j.” While linguistically plausible, its history as a traditional given name is not widely documented.
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