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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

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Friendship potential for Joss

Top 10

  1. Honorine81%
  2. Joachim79%
  3. Walid78%
  4. Adel78%
  5. Mary78%
  6. Amine78%
  7. Sam76%
  8. Tanguy76%
  9. Emilien74%
  10. Nils74%

Love potential for Joss

Top 10

  1. Tanguy96%
  2. Marwan96%
  3. Melvin96%
  4. Walid96%
  5. Justin96%
  6. Adel95%
  7. Amine94%
  8. Marco94%
  9. Yassine94%
  10. Sam93%

Bottom 10

  1. Maiwenn43%
  2. Cassandre50%
  3. Maïa54%
  4. Lila55%
  5. Maya59%
  6. Orlane60%
  7. Lylou61%
  8. Nolwenn61%
  9. Léane61%
  10. Angelina61%

Professional potential for Joss

Crush potential for Joss

Top 10

  1. Tanguy82%
  2. Justin76%
  3. Honorine74%
  4. Amine74%
  5. Mary73%
  6. Adel72%
  7. Angela72%
  8. Melvin71%
  9. Brian71%
  10. Angel71%

Bottom 10

  1. Maiwenn43%
  2. Cassandre48%
  3. Kilian49%
  4. Maïa49%
  5. Logan51%
  6. Maya51%
  7. Ewen52%
  8. Elouan52%
  9. Alizée52%
  10. Lila52%
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