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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. Maël43%
  2. Nolan46%
  3. Timéo48%
  4. Sacha50%
  5. Naël51%
  6. Gabriel52%
  7. Adam53%
  8. Liam55%
  9. Léo56%
  10. Raphaël57%

Love potential for Joss

Top 10

  1. Mohamed96%
  2. Martin96%
  3. Augustin92%
  4. Gabin90%
  5. Robin90%
  6. Liam86%
  7. Léo86%
  8. Aaron82%
  9. Adam81%
  10. Jules80%

Bottom 10

  1. Maël58%
  2. Gabriel63%
  3. Sacha66%
  4. Raphaël71%
  5. Nolan72%
  6. Naël76%
  7. Timéo78%
  8. Marceau79%
  9. Jules80%
  10. Adam81%

Professional potential for Joss

Top 10

  1. Martin75%
  2. Gabin74%
  3. Robin61%
  4. Mohamed61%
  5. Naël60%
  6. Gabriel59%
  7. Augustin57%
  8. Léo56%
  9. Aaron49%
  10. Jules49%

Bottom 10

  1. Nolan42%
  2. Raphaël42%
  3. Liam42%
  4. Adam42%
  5. Marceau43%
  6. Timéo45%
  7. Sacha45%
  8. Aaron49%
  9. Jules49%
  10. Maël49%

Crush potential for Joss

Top 10

  1. Gabin73%
  2. Augustin73%
  3. Mohamed68%
  4. Aaron67%
  5. Robin66%
  6. Liam65%
  7. Jules65%
  8. Marceau63%
  9. Martin62%
  10. Adam61%

Bottom 10

  1. Maël46%
  2. Sacha54%
  3. Timéo57%
  4. Nolan57%
  5. Naël57%
  6. Léo57%
  7. Gabriel58%
  8. Raphaël60%
  9. Adam61%
  10. Martin62%
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