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Josseline
Pronounced JAH-suh-leen /ˈdʒɑː.sə.lin/Medium
Meaning: A Latina/French spelling of Jocelyn (Josseline), from a medieval name tied to the Gauts (a Germanic tribe). Sometimes glossed 'joyous.' Popular in Spanish-speaking families.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Josseline respells Jocelyn (from a Germanic tribal name) in a French/Latina style. It reads soft and current, familiar in Spanish-speaking families — rare in the U.S. (said 'JAH-suh-leen').
It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Latina families. Rare, graceful, and current.
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What does the name Josseline mean?
Josseline is a form of Jocelyn, from a Germanic tribal name, sometimes read 'joyous.'
How do you pronounce Josseline?
It's said JAH-suh-leen /ˈdʒɑː.sə.lin/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Josseline a boy or girl name?
Josseline is a girl's name.
How popular is Josseline?
Josseline is a rare name in the U.S.