Jay
/dzhay/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Jay is a English name meaning "Jay bird". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Unknown; often used as a diminutive of names like James, Jason, or Jacob. Can also be derived from the bird name 'jay' which comes from Old French 'jai'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic dzhay
IPA d͡ʒeɪ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dzhay. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jay
- · Jay-Z - Rapper
- · Jay Leno - Comedian
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