Jossy Girl

Popularity: #944 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOSS-ee / /ˈdʒɒsi/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

God will add (Hebrew); a diminutive of Jocelyn (English)

Historical & Cultural Background

In English, Jossy is often considered a diminutive of Jocelyn, which has roots in Old French and was originally a surname. The name Jocelyn became popular in England during the Norman Conquest. In Hebrew, Jossy is derived from the name Yosef, meaning 'God will add,' reflecting a significant cultural connection to biblical traditions.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Joss
  • Jocelyn

International Variants

  • Yosef (Hebrew)
  • Jocelyn (French)

Famous people named Jossy

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Fictional characters named Jossy

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Sibling Suggestions

JocelynJosieJoyJasmineJennaJuliaJordan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jossy was first seen in the United States in 2002. Jossy has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Jossy has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jossy

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20025
20166
20246