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Josselin
Pronounced HOH-seh-leen /ˈhoʊ.sɛ.lin/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Jocelyn — from the Germanic Gauzelin ('a member of the Gauts tribe') and folk-linked to 'merry, joyful'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Josselin is a spelling of Jocelyn — from the Germanic Gauzelin, 'a member of the Gauts tribe', folk-linked to 'merry, joyful' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name across Hispanic families (the J reads as an H; said 'HOH-seh-leen'; nicknames Jos, Lin).
In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare in this spelling, of-the-Gauts-or-merry at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Josselin mean?
Josselin spells Jocelyn — Germanic 'a member of the Gauts', folk-linked to 'merry'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Josselin?
It's said HOH-seh-leen /ˈhoʊ.sɛ.lin/ — three syllables, stress on the first (the J as an H in Spanish).
Is Josselin a boy or girl name?
Josselin is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Josselin?
Josselin is a rare name in the U.S.