Josselyn name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: German and Old French
Usage: English
Pronunciation: j(o)-ssel-yn
Meaning: Son of God and Sweet
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Josselyn meaning and origin

What does Josselyn mean?

Rare Josselyn is used substantially in English, Josselyn means "Son of God and Sweet" given to girls has origin in Old French and German. Josselyn is form of frequently used Jocelyn. Infrequent Old French and Breton Jocelyn is majorly used in English and German, meaning of Jocelyn is "Supplanter and Medieval Male Name Adopted as a Feminine Name".

Josselyn is celebrated on December 13th.

How do I pronounce Josselyn?

The two syllabled name Josselyn is commonly pronounced as j(o)-ssel-yn. joss(e)-lyn is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Josselyn

Jocelyn, Joscelin, Jacelyn, Jocelynmarie, Jaceline, Jacqueline

Middle Names for Josselyn

Unia, view more middle names that goes with Josselyn

How popular is the name Josselyn?

Josselyn used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1974 and over 2973 babies have been given the name in 40 years. At the peak of its usage in 2007,.

However after 40 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Josselyn is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 47 years of use, it could not make it big.

Over 339 people have been named Josselyn in France.

Josselyn is a rare baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use. Josselyn is a common name in Ecuador while somewhat familiar name in Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador.

At least, 5000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

YearRankBirths
2023300155
2022301754
2021327148
2020281358
2019258267
2018255368
2017207394
20161941103
20151983100
20141684125
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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Numerological aspects of Josselyn

You've come across many backstabbers in your life, so you can recognize when you see one. You believe that change affects your life positively, so you are all about changes. You are trustworthy, a good listener and an awesome friend. You should focus on your personal progress too. In fact, you are known as the original weirdo who creates cool stuff. Your only flaw is your kindness and naivety. Use your influence and attractiveness to ‘force' people to do the right thing when necessary.

Other names similar to Josselyn, for would be parents

  •  Lizbett means My God is Bountiful, God is Fullness and My God has Sworn is particulary used in English. It is rooted from Hebrew is aimed at girls. Lizbett is diminutive of Elizabeth.
  •  Hariee - The girl name Hariee is used particulary in English, Hariee means "The Long Field"
  •  Lindisfarne - Mainly used in English, Lindisfarne bestowed upon boys, meaning of Lindisfarne is "From Lindisfarne"
  •  Forbes - Outlandish Gaelic and Irish Forbes means "Prosperous One Owner of Fields, Prosperous or Headstrong", a baby boy name is used dominantly in English
  •  Bellatrix - Predominantly used in English recent and uncustomary, Bellatrix means "Warrior" which of Latin origin is used for girls

Famous people named Josselyn

  • Josselyne Herman Saccio in Anne B. Real as Casting Director

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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