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Jozey
Pronounced JOH-zee /ΛdΚoΚ.zi/High
Meaning: A modern z-spelling of Josie, the long-established pet form of Josephine. Josephine is the French feminine of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, usually read 'he will add' or 'may God add.' The -zey spelling is a recent American touch.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jozey is a modern spelling of Josie, the pet form of Josephine. Josephine is the French feminine of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, generally read 'he will add' or 'may God add' - a name Genesis gives to Rachel's son. Josie has stood on its own as a given name since the nineteenth century, and swapping the s for a z is a recent American touch that gives it a brisker look (said 'JOH-zee').
It appears only in very small numbers against the commoner Josie. Rare, brisk, and modern in spelling.
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What does the name Jozey mean?
Jozey spells Josie, the pet form of Josephine, from Hebrew Yosef, usually read as 'he will add.'
How do you pronounce Jozey?
It's said JOH-zee /ΛdΚoΚ.zi/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Jozey a boy or girl name?
Jozey is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Jozey?
Jozey is extremely rare in the U.S.