Here you’ll find 2 Suffixes that start with J that begin with J, organized from “-jack” to “-ji”. They are mostly rare, dialectal, or borrowed endings useful for word study, etymology, and creative writing.

Suffixes that start with J are bound morphemes added to stems to change meaning, function, or nuance. For example, “-jack” survives in compound names like “lumberjack”, showing how some endings enter English through borrowing.

Below you’ll find the table with Origin, Meaning and Example words.

Origin: Shows the language or historical period where a suffix comes from, so you can judge its usage.

Meaning: Gives a short, practical sense of what the suffix adds, helping you choose words correctly.

Example words: Lists two to four real words that show the suffix in context, so you spot patterns quickly.

Suffixes that start with J

SuffixOriginMeaningExample words
–jiHindi/Urdu (Indo‑Aryan)honorific; respectful name suffixGandhi-ji, Nehruji, Babaji
–jackMiddle English (from noun “jack”, Old French)agentive/person associated; occupational/complementlumberjack, steeplejack, carjack

Descriptions

–ji
Honorific suffix borrowed into English use for South Asian names; common in Indian English. Spellings vary (-ji, -jī, -jee). Not productive in native English, used in address and respectful reference. (borrowed)
–jack
Combining form from the noun “jack” used to form nouns naming workers or types. Limited productivity; most items are lexicalized compounds rather than freely produced. (limited)
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