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Joss

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Girl Name day: March 19
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: may God add.
feminine diminutive of Joseph, from Hebrew 'yôsēp̄': may God add.

Name day for Joss

March 19

Why this day? Joss is a short form of Josette, and shares its name day.

Joss is celebrated in France and Brazil on March 19; the United States on April 28; Argentina on September 1.

The story of the name Joss

Joss is a short form of Josette. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — may God add, and shares its name day, March 19.

On birth records, Joss is rarely written as such: the Josss are Josettes (154,070 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Josette page. Joss is also a short form of Josiane, Jocelyne, Jocelyn.

Frequently asked questions about Joss

What does Joss mean?

Joss is a short form of Josette, which means may God add.

When is Joss's name day?

March 19, together with Josette: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Joss a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Josette.

Joss's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 2/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Joss

Bottom 10

  1. Ariana42%
  2. Yara42%
  3. Gaïa42%
  4. Arya42%
  5. Neyla42%
  6. Aria42%
  7. Lyla42%
  8. Lilya42%
  9. Lyah42%
  10. Thalya42%

Love potential for Joss

Bottom 10

  1. Gaïa46%
  2. Aëlys46%
  3. Cataleya47%
  4. Aria51%
  5. Sibylle51%
  6. Lilya51%
  7. Arya54%
  8. Elaïa56%
  9. Ysée56%
  10. Laïna56%

Professional potential for Joss

Bottom 10

  1. Kyara42%
  2. Elvira42%
  3. Alia42%
  4. Anya42%
  5. Assa42%
  6. Gloria42%
  7. Cataleya42%
  8. Billie42%
  9. Yelena42%
  10. Maxine42%

Crush potential for Joss

Top 10

  1. Youssra84%
  2. Zaynab75%
  3. Halima75%
  4. Theodora74%
  5. Mariem73%
  6. Insaf73%
  7. Hidaya73%
  8. Amy72%
  9. Luisa72%
  10. Ellie71%

Bottom 10

  1. Gaïa42%
  2. Arya42%
  3. Cataleya42%
  4. Aëlys44%
  5. Thalya45%
  6. Ada45%
  7. Nola46%
  8. Solveig46%
  9. Athéna48%
  10. Amaia48%
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