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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.

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Friendship potential for Joss

Bottom 10

  1. Ylana42%
  2. Avril42%
  3. Lyzéa42%
  4. Aurora42%
  5. Jaya42%
  6. Ysé42%
  7. Esila42%
  8. Cassiopée42%
  9. Kaëlys42%
  10. Maiana42%

Love potential for Joss

Bottom 10

  1. Ysé42%
  2. Dune42%
  3. Kaëlys46%
  4. Moïra46%
  5. Lyra48%
  6. Lyzéa48%
  7. Cassiopée49%
  8. Emeraude50%
  9. Vaiana51%
  10. Irys53%

Professional potential for Joss

Top 10

  1. Safiatou82%
  2. Elsie80%
  3. Eslem79%
  4. Mariya78%
  5. Annah78%
  6. Nene76%
  7. Malaïka76%
  8. Nana75%
  9. Chiraz75%
  10. Sokhna75%

Bottom 10

  1. Levana42%
  2. Kaëlys42%
  3. Dayna42%
  4. Giorgia42%
  5. Kyra42%
  6. Jaya42%
  7. Nasra42%
  8. Isadora42%
  9. Freya42%
  10. Maeve42%

Crush potential for Joss

Bottom 10

  1. Lyzéa42%
  2. Vaiana42%
  3. Lyra42%
  4. Ysé42%
  5. Kali42%
  6. Louve42%
  7. Freya43%
  8. Dune43%
  9. Ghjulia44%
  10. Irys44%
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