Jos name meaning
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What does Jos mean?
Used mainly in Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish and Danish atypical, Jos aimed at both genders has its origin in Hebrew and German, Jos means "Deity, Lord or Warrior". Jos is a variant of Jodokus.
Jodokus is version of Jodok. Jodokus is equivalent of Jodocus in German language. Uncommon Celtic and Breton Jodokus is especially used in German language, meaning of Jodokus is "Warrior and Lord".
Jos is variant form of biblical and durable Joseph. Joseph is form of Ιωσηφ, the Greek Spelling of the Hebrew Name יוֹסֵף Meaning He Will Add in Latin language. Joseph's meaning is God Shall Add a Another Son, He (God) Will Add and It will Enlarge is of Hebrew origin.
Jos is form of biblical and admired Johannes. Johannes is variant form of biblical, illustrous and immutable Jean. Johannes is Scandinavian, German and Dutch cognate of John. Also Johannes is Latin cognate of The Greek Name Ιωαννης, Which is a Contracted Form of the Hebrew Name יוֹחָנָן, a Combination of Jo;Hann, Meaning God is Gracious.
Uncommon Johannes has its origin in Hebrew, Johannes means "German Form of John, Yahweh is Gracious and Merciful".. The name is celebrated on December 13th.
How do I pronounce Jos?
One syllabled Jos is most commonly pronounced as jos.
Variants of Jos
Joas, Joseph, Jodokus, Johannes, Jehoash, Joash, Guiseppe, Joey, Aaronjoseph, Josephanthony, Jodocus, Jodok, Jost, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Jean, John, Hanko, Janek, Janica, Johansinnguaq
How popular is the name Jos?
Jos is an uncommon baby name in United States where it has been in use since 1915 and achieved its top ranking of 2829 in 1915. Also, it is among the top 2000 boy names in England and Wales.
Over 135 people have been named Jos in England and Wales. But Jos is a popular baby name in Netherlands where every 1 in 300 have the name as well as in, Brazil, Spain, Mexico and India.
As per our research, over 160000 people has been named Jos globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10736 | 6 |
| 2019 | 8196 | 9 |
| 2018 | 9653 | 7 |
| 2017 | 8129 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10730 | 6 |
| 2013 | 12128 | 5 |
| 2009 | 12486 | 5 |
| 2008 | 12544 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8169 | 9 |
| 2006 | 12049 | 5 |
Facts
Jos in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 3431 | 1957 | 127 | 243 |
 | 10 | 23 | 3 | 7 |
 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 7 |
 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Numerological aspects of Jos
Job and life success are your priorities. You are enjoying your comfort zone more than adventures. You are always there to help people in need with a good advice or do something that would ease up their situation, or at least make them feel more comfortable in their own skin. You have a bossy nature in love. You always dress as you feel at the moment. You are a born artist even if you won't admit it.
Go through the following names similar to Jos
- Erkki - Meaning of Erkki is Alone-Ruler is a baby boy name, largely used in Danish, Norwegian and Swedish came from Old Norse
- Ingvor is Danish cognate of Ingvar
- Zinaida - Originated from Old Greek, Russian and Latvian, Rare and Contemporary Zinaida is a baby girl name, Zinaida means "Daughter of Zeus" is mainly used in Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian
- Zorica - Rare girl name Zorica came from Latin and Slavonic, meaning of Zorica is "The Word Zora Meaning Dawn" is used in Finnish, Danish and Swedish
- Tarjei is equivalent of Torgeir in Norwegian language
Famous people named Jos
- Jos Vaessen, was president of the football team KRC Genk
- Jos Verhulst, Belgian chemist
- Jos Stam, researcher in the field of computer graphics
- Jos Engelen, Prof
- Jos van Veldhoven, Dutch choral conductor
- Jos Burley, former New Zealand cricketer
- Jos De Mey, Flemish-Belgian painter
- Jos Lansink, equestrian
- Jos Lammertink, professional rider from 1980 to 1989
- Jos De Haes, Flemish writer and poet
- Jos Vandeloo, Belgian writer and poet
- Jos van der Vegt, Dutch businessman and currently member of the board of Feyenoord Rotterdam as well as director of Ahoy Rotterdam
- Jos Brink, Dutch actor, radio and musical performer
- Jos Hermens, former Dutch long-distance runner
- Jos Punt, current Roman Catholic bishop of Haarlem-Amsterdam
- Jos Verstappen, Dutch former racing driver
- Jos van Nieuwstadt, Dutch former footballer
- Jos Luhukay, Dutch football manager and former midfielder
- Jos Hoevenaers, Belgian cyclist, reputed for his attacking style
- Jos van Emden, Dutch professional road bicycle racer for UCI WorldTeam
- Josetty Hurtado in Gala 1 as
- Josephine Duran in The Houses October Built as Actress
- Josephine Huang in Common Ground - The Web Series as Actress
- Josie Boulding in Final Destination 2 as Miscellaneous Crew
- Josephine Roberto in M&M, the Incredible Twins as Actress
- Jos Bergman in TV series Floris as Actor
- Jos van Gorp portrayed the leading character of Brack in 1978 drama movie Hedda Gabler.
- In 1972, Jos van der Linden played the role of Jos Robins in adventure and family film De Robins en het Robot komplot.
Lists having Jos
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- Boy names that starts with Jos
- Baby Names that mean Deity
- Baby Names that mean Lord
- Baby Names that mean Warrior
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls