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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. Océane42%
  2. Louna43%
  3. Lola44%
  4. Lilou45%
  5. Léa45%
  6. Maëlys45%
  7. Emma45%
  8. Zoé46%
  9. Nina46%
  10. Chloé50%

Love potential for Joss

Top 10

  1. Margot87%
  2. Lisa87%
  3. Elisa80%
  4. Maelle78%
  5. Lise78%
  6. Célia77%
  7. Lina77%
  8. Eva76%
  9. Léonie76%
  10. Maeva76%

Bottom 10

  1. Océane46%
  2. Romane63%
  3. Solène64%
  4. Emma64%
  5. Lilou65%
  6. Louna66%
  7. Lola66%
  8. Jade67%
  9. Léa68%
  10. Maëlys68%

Professional potential for Joss

Bottom 10

  1. Inès42%
  2. Lola43%
  3. Eva47%
  4. Nina48%
  5. Océane50%
  6. Louna51%
  7. Jade51%
  8. Zoé51%
  9. Sarah51%
  10. Emma52%

Crush potential for Joss

Bottom 10

  1. Lola50%
  2. Zoé51%
  3. Louna52%
  4. Romane53%
  5. Océane53%
  6. Nina55%
  7. Emma55%
  8. Maëlys56%
  9. Lilou56%
  10. Léa57%
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