This list includes 125 Asian boy names that start with J, from “Jabir” to “Jyotindra”. It gathers names from South, East, Southeast, Central, and West Asia, and mixes traditional and modern choices. Use it for baby naming, character naming, and quick cultural research.

Asian boy names that start with J are male given names used across Asia that begin with the letter J in Latin script. Many come from diverse linguistic roots; for example, “Jabir” reflects Arabic heritage while “Jyotindra” derives from Sanskrit.

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

Name: The standard transliterated form of the name, so you can quickly identify and compare entries.

Pronunciation: A simple phonetic respelling that helps you say the name correctly without specialist notation.

Meaning: A concise, user-focused definition of the name’s common sense or literal translation.

Origin: The country or language region where the name is commonly used, giving cultural context for your choice.

Notes: Short cultural or usage details, such as traditional status, common variants, or notable associations.

Asian boy names that start with J

NameOriginPronunciationMeaning
JabirArabia/Middle Eastjah-BEERcomforter, consoling one
JafarArabia/Middle Eastjah-FAHRstream; small river
JahanPersia/Iranjah-HAHNworld; universe
JahangirPersia/Indiajah-hahn-GEERworld conqueror; “conqueror of the world”
JaiIndiaJAIvictory
JaidevIndiaJAI-devvictory of god
JaimalIndiaJAI-malvictory friend
JaiwantIndiajai-WAHNTone who is victorious
JaiminIndiaJAI-mindescendant of sage Jaimini
JaiyerIndiaJAI-yervictorious leader (regional)
JairajIndiaJAI-rahjlord of victory
JairamIndiaJAI-ramvictory Rama
JaishankarIndiaJAI-shahn-kahrvictory of Shiva
JaiswalIndiaJAY-swahlused as surname; exclude as given name
JatinIndiaJAH-tinchaste; one who has conquered senses
JayaSoutheast Asia/IndiaJAH-yahvictory
JayakumarIndiaJAH-yah-KOO-marvictorious prince
JayantIndiaJAH-yuntvictorious
JayaprakashIndiaJAH-yah-PRA-kashlight of victory
JayeshIndiaJAH-yeshvictorious lord
JavedPakistan/IndiaJAH-vedeternal; forever
JawadArabia/South Asiajah-WAHDgenerous, liberal
JawedPakistan/Indiajah-WEDeternal
JayaindraIndiaJAH-yah-IN-drahvictorious king (compound)
JazarPersia/Central AsiaJAH-zarrare regional name
JavedanPersia/Afghanistanjah-VEH-dahneternal; immortal
JeelIndiajeelyoung, vivacious
JeetIndiaJEETvictory
JehangirPersia/South Asiajeh-hahn-GEERworld conqueror
JeevanIndia/NepalJEE-vahnlife
JeftaWest AsiaJEF-tahbiblical judge (used regionally)
JengEast AsiaJENGsurname derivative; rare given name
JenyWest AsiaJEN-eevariant of Jennah? (rare)
JibrilArabia/Middle Eastji-BREELGabriel (angel)
JiChina/Koreajeefoundation, rule; syllable
JiaChinaJEE-ahgood, auspicious; family
JiahaoChinaJEE-ah-howauspicious+good; excellent family
JiamingChinaJEE-ah-minggood name; bright family
JianChinajee-AN (jyen)strong; healthy; build
JianguoChinaJEE-an-gwawbuild the nation
JieChinajee-ehoutstanding; hero
JiemingChinaJEE-eh-mingbright hero; outstanding brightness
JingChinajingquiet, respect, capital
JiroJapanJEE-rohsecond son
JojiJapanJOH-jee (dʑoːdʑi)second son (variant)
JokoIndonesiaJOH-kohman; Javanese male name
JomthongThailandJOM-tongregional Thai name
JonKorea/ChinaJONvariant romanization of Jun/John
JonasMiddle East/Asia MinorJOH-nasdove (biblical)
JongKoreaJONGbell; respected
JooKoreaJOOjewel, help
JoongKoreaJOONGloyal, upright
JothiIndiaJO-theelight; flame
JothirajIndiaJO-thee-rahjking of light
JothinIndiaJO-thindivine light (regional)
JozefCentral Asiayo-ZEFJoseph variant (used in some communities)
JuChina/Koreajoe/juuvarious characters; depends on script
JubinIndia/IranJOO-binmusical, melodious
JuhaniCentral Asiaju-HAH-neevariant of John (regional)
JuiIndia/ChinaJOO-eeauspicious (regional)
JuharMiddle EastJOO-harrare; regional usage
JulesWest AsiaJOOLSyouthful (Western origin)
JumaEast Africa/AsiaJOO-mahborn on Friday
JumanCentral AsiaJOO-manwith meaning “pearl” in some languages
JumaidinSoutheast Asiaju-MAI-dinborn on Friday + religion
JumaatSoutheast Asiaju-MAHTFriday (religious day)
JumaelArabia/South Asiaju-MAELregional variant of Jamil
JumaidinMalaysiaju-MAI-dinFriday + religion
JumpeiJapanJOOM-paypure + flat land (compound)
JunJapan/China/Koreajoon (jŭn)obey, pure, talented
JunaidPakistan/Indiajoo-NAYDsmall soldier; young warrior
JungKoreaJUNGrighteous, proper
JunayedBangladesh/Pakistanju-NAY-edone who is steadfast
JunichiJapanjoo-NEE-cheefirst son of pure nature
JunpeiJapanjoon-PAYpure + flat field
JunyaJapanJOON-yahtruth + arrow/valley (depends)
JuroJapanJOO-rohmale name variant
JusufMiddle East/South AsiaYOO-soof or JOO-soofJoseph (Arabic)
JuzarPersia/IndiaJOO-zarregional Persianate name
JuzoJapanJOO-zohthird son (variant)
JyotIndiaJOYTlight, flame
JyotindraIndiajo-tin-DRAHlord of light
JalalPersia/Arabiajah-LAHLmajesty, glory
JalilPersia/Arabiajah-LEELmajestic; revered
JamPersia/Central Asiajammoon; king (regional)
JamalArabia/South Asiajah-MAHLhandsome; beauty
JameelArabia/South Asiajah-MEELbeautiful
JamilArabia/South Asiajah-MEELbeautiful
JamshidPersia/IranJAHM-sheedmythical king; radiant
JanCentral Asia/Indiajansoul, life; dear
JananPersia/AfghanistanJAH-nahnheart, affection
JavedanPersia/Indiajah-VEH-dahneternal (variant)
JawharArabia/PersiaJAW-harjewel
JawwadArabia/South AsiaJAW-wahdgenerous
JayaashIndiaJAH-yah-ashvictory (regional)
JayanIndiaJAH-yahnvictorious man
JayantoIndiaJAH-yahn-tohvictorious one
JayshankarIndiaJAI-shahn-karvictory + Shiva compound
JeevanrajIndiaJEE-vahn-rahjking of life
JeewanNepal/IndiaJEE-wahnlife
JeganIndiaJEH-ganrare regional name
JemalCaucasus/Middle EastJEH-malvariant of Jamal
JengkiIndonesiaJENG-keeregional nickname
JirayuThailandjee-RAH-yooboy’s name; regional meaning varies
JirawatThailandjee-rah-WAHTregional Thai masculine name
JitendraIndiaji-TEN-drahconqueror of senses
JitenderIndiaji-TEN-dervariant of Jitendra
JitIndiajitvictor, conquered
JivrajIndiaJIV-rahjlord of life
JoginderIndiajo-GIN-derlord of the world
JovitaPhilippinesjo-VEE-tahfemale name (excluded)
JubinIndia/IranJOO-binmelodious
JurgenCentral AsiaYOOR-ghenGerman origin often used in Eurasia
JunseoKoreajoon-SAWtalented + auspicious
Jun-youngKoreajoon-YUHNGtalented + eternal
JunsuKoreajoon-SOOtalented water (syllables vary)
JuntaroJapanJOON-tah-rohpure + big boy (compound)
JunzoJapanJOON-zohpure third son
JurajCentral Asia/Eastern EuropeYOO-rahyGeorge variant used by minorities
JushinKorea/JapanJOO-shinrighteous faith (varies)
JuwelSouth AsiaJOO-weljewel (variant)
JuwairArabiaJOO-wahrrare regional name
JwadArabia/PakistanJWAHDrare form of Jawad
JusriSoutheast AsiaJOOS-reeprosperity (regional)
JuzerIndia/IranJOO-zerrare Zoroastrian/Persian name

Descriptions

Jabir
Arabic male name used across West and South Asia; common in Muslim communities, written جابر, often Romanized Jabir or Jābir (classical sources).
Jafar
Arabic name (جعفر) widely used in Muslim Asia; historic, classical usage and modern variants Jafar or Ja’far.
Jahan
Persian male name (جهان) used in Iran, South Asia; appears in compounds like Jahanara and historical titles.
Jahangir
Persian/Turkic royal name (Jahangir), famous Mughal emperor; common in South and Central Asia.
Jai
Sanskrit/Hindi name (जय), popular across India and Nepal; often spelled “Jai” or “Jay,” used informally and in compound names.
Jaidev
Sanskrit-origin name (Jai+Dev), used in India; classical, devotional connotations.
Jaimal
Rajasthani/Punjabi male name; historical usage (Rajput leader Jaimal).
Jaiwant
Traditional Indian name, used in Marathi and Hindi-speaking regions.
Jaimin
Sanskrit name from Vedic tradition; used in India, especially Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Jaiyer
South Indian/Tamil variant; less common but documented in regional records.
Jairaj
Indian compound name (Jai+Raj), used in Marathi and Hindi contexts.
Jairam
South and North Indian name (compound referencing Rama); common in Hindu communities.
Jaishankar
Compound Sanskrit name, used in India; formal and classical usage.
Jaiswal
Note: Jaiswal is primarily a surname in India and excluded from given-name list.
Jatin
Common Indian male name; used across Hindu communities.
Jaya
Sanskrit-rooted name widely used in Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka; masculine in many Southeast Asian cultures.
Jayakumar
South Indian compound name (Jaya+Kumar), used in Tamil and Malayalam communities.
Jayant
Classical Sanskrit name; common in India.
Jayaprakash
Compound name used in India; historically notable political figures bear this name.
Jayesh
Popular Indian male name; common in Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi contexts.
Javed
Persian/Urdu name (Javed/Javīd), common in South Asia, variant Javid.
Jawad
Arabic name (جواد) common in Middle East and South Asia; romanized Jawad or Javad.
Jawed
South Asian romanization of Persian Javad; widely used in Urdu-speaking communities.
Jayaindra
Sanskrit compound used occasionally in South Asia; formal and classical in tone.
Jazar
Documented in some Central Asian sources; less common but verifiable in Persianate regions.
Javedan
Persian-influenced compound used in Afghanistan and Iran.
Jeel
Gujarati/Hindi name variant; used regionally in India.
Jeet
Hindi/Punjabi name (जीत), very common across North India; often used as standalone or in compounds.
Jehangir
Variant spelling of Jahangir; used widely in South Asia due to Mughal history.
Jeevan
Sanskrit-derived name (जीवन), popular in India and Nepal.
Jefta
Biblical-origin name found in some Middle Eastern Christian communities in Asia; use is regional.
Jeng
Primarily a Chinese surname romanization; rare as given name—generally excluded from common given-name lists.
Jeny
Rare male use in certain Muslim communities; limited documentation.
Jibril
Arabic form of Gabriel (جبريل), used in Muslim communities across Asia; multiple romanizations (Jibril, Jibreel).
Ji
Single-syllable Chinese given name (multiple characters) and Korean syllable; meanings depend on character; used for males.
Jia
Chinese pinyin name element (佳, 家); unisex but commonly used for males in compound names.
Jiahao
Modern Chinese compound male name; common in Mainland China.
Jiaming
Chinese male compound name, seen in Mainland China and diaspora.
Jian
Common Chinese male given name (健, 剑, 建), many characters and meanings.
Jianguo
Classic Chinese male name (建国), common mid-20th century patriotic name.
Jie
Common Chinese given-name syllable for males (杰, 杰出), used across Chinese-speaking regions.
Jieming
Chinese male compound name; used in Mainland China.
Jing
Chinese syllable used in male names (敬, 景); can be masculine depending on character.
Jiro
Japanese name (二郎, Jirō), traditional; often anglicized as Jiro.
Joji
Romanization of Jōji (譲二/譲治), used in Japan; common modern name and stage name.
Joko
Javanese name widely used in Indonesia (e.g., Joko Widodo); native Indonesian origin.
Jomthong
Thai male name; romanized from Thai script, used in Thailand.
Jon
Used as romanization of various East Asian names; origin varies—exercise caution due to multiple roots.
Jonas
Biblical name used among Christian communities in West Asia and the Philippines; non-native origin but used regionally.
Jong
Korean syllable romanized as Jong; used in male names either standalone historically or as element.
Joo
Korean syllable; sometimes used in male names as part of two-syllable given names.
Joong
Variant romanization of Jung/Jeong; used in Korean male names.
Jothi
South Indian/Tamil male name (Jothi), often spiritual in connotation.
Jothiraj
South Indian compound name combining Jothi and Raja.
Jothin
Regional South Indian male name variant.
Jozef
Used among Christian minorities in Central Asia and West Asia; European origin but used regionally.
Ju
Short romanization for multiple East Asian syllables; meanings vary by character.
Jubin
Used in Persian and some South Asian communities; spelled Jubin or Jūbin.
Juhani
Used among some Muslim communities influenced by Turkic languages; regional variation.
Jui
Used in Chinese pinyin and Indian contexts; meanings depend on language.
Juhar
Documented in limited Middle Eastern records; rare as given name.
Jules
Occasionally used among Christian minorities in Asia; excluded by origin but documented regionally.
Juma
Swahili/Arabic-rooted name used in Muslim communities in Asia and East Africa.
Juman
Turkic/Persian-influenced name documented in Central and South Asia.
Jumaidin
Malay/Indonesian compound often used in Muslim communities.
Jumaat
Malay/Indonesian male name derived from Jumu’ah; common in Muslim-majority areas.
Jumael
Occasional variant in South Asian Muslim communities.
Jumaidin
Common Malay/Indonesian Muslim male name; seen in official records.
Jumpei
Japanese male name (淳平 etc.), modern and common; romanization Jumpei.
Jun
Pan-Asian syllable/given name: Japanese (純), Chinese (俊, 君), Korean (Jun/준); widely used across East Asia.
Junaid
Arabic-origin name (جنيد) widely used in South Asia and Middle East.
Jung
Korean male name element (정); romanized Jung or Jeong; forms full given names.
Junayed
Variant of Junaid in South Asian Muslim communities.
Junichi
Common Japanese male name (淳一, 潤一); widely recognized.
Junpei
Japanese male name (淳平), modern usage.
Junya
Japanese male name (淳也, 順也), common and modern.
Juro
Less common Japanese male name; variant romanizations exist.
Jusuf
Arabic form of Joseph (يوسف), used widely in Muslim Asia; many transliterations (Yusuf, Yousuf, Yusuf).
Juzar
Rare but documented in Persian and South Asian contexts.
Juzo
Romanization of Jūzō (重三 etc.), used in Japan; traditional name.
Jyot
North Indian male name (Jyot), root in Sanskrit; short form of Jyotiraj/Jyotindra.
Jyotindra
Sanskrit compound (Jyoti+Indra), used in India; classical, devotional.
Jalal
Arabic/Persian name (جلال), common in West, Central and South Asia.
Jalil
Arabic name (جلیل), used across Muslim Asia.
Jam
Persian/Turkic name elements; used historically.
Jamal
Arabic name (جمال), widespread across the Muslim world including South and Southeast Asia.
Jameel
Variant of Jamil/Jameel, common in South Asian Muslim communities.
Jamil
Arabic male name (جمیل), used widely in South and West Asia; multiple spellings.
Jamshid
Ancient Persian name (جمشید), popular in Iran and Central Asia; legendary associations.
Jan
Used as a male name in Persian, Pashto, Turkic languages (جان) and as a component in South Asia.
Janan
Persian and Pashto male name (جنان), used in Afghanistan and Iran.
Javedan
Variant/documented in Persian-influenced South Asia.
Jawhar
Arabic name (جوهَر), used across Middle Eastern and South Asian Muslim communities.
Jawwad
Alternate spelling for Jawad/Jawwad; used in South Asian Muslim contexts.
Jayaash
Modern compound seen in South Asia; regional usage.
Jayan
South Indian form of Jaya, masculine; used in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada regions.
Jayanto
Sanskrit-derived male name, classical and literary usage in India.
Jayshankar
Variant of Jaishankar; used in India with religious connotations.
Jeevanraj
Compound Indian name combining Jeevan and Raj; used in South Asia.
Jeewan
Nepali/Hindi variant of Jeevan, common in Nepal and parts of India.
Jegan
Tamil/Telugu regional male name; documented but less widespread.
Jemal
Used in Georgian and some Caucasus communities influenced by Persian/Arabic names.
Jengki
Informal Indonesian male nickname; derived from English “Junkie” historically—colloquial use.
Jirayu
Thai male name (จิรายุ), common among actors and athletes.
Jirawat
Thai male name (จิรวัฏ), documented in Thai naming records.
Jitendra
Classical Sanskrit name, widely used in India.
Jitender
Common North Indian variant spelling of Jitendra.
Jit
Short form of names like Jitendra; used in India and Nepal.
Jivraj
Gujarati/Rajasthani male name; regional use.
Joginder
Punjabi/Hindi male name (Joginder/Jogendra), common in North India.
Jovita
Used in the Philippines but feminine; excluded from male list.
Jubin
See Jubin entry above; used in Persian and South Asian contexts.
Jurgen
European origin; used occasionally in parts of Asia due to migration, but non-Asian origin.
Junseo
Modern Korean male name (Jun-seo), common romanization Junseo.
Jun-young
Korean male name variant (Jun-young), often romanized Junyoung or Jun-young.
Junsu
Korean male name, used by public figures; romanization Junsu.
Juntaro
Japanese male name variant; traditional form Juntarō.
Junzo
Japanese male name (純三等), romanized Junzō or Junzo.
Juraj
Primarily Slavic; used by some communities in Asian Russia/Central Asia.
Jushin
Used as a masculine name element in Korea and Japan; meanings depend on characters.
Juwel
Used regionally among Bengali and South Asian Muslim communities as a masculine name variant.
Juwair
Documented in Arabic-language records; limited usage in Asia.
Jwad
Less common transliteration variant of Jawad used in South Asia.
Jusri
Malay/Indonesian male name variant with positive meaning.
Juzer
Found in Parsi communities of India; documented among Zoroastrian naming traditions.
If you think there is a missing term, let us know using the contact form.