Yossy

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How to Pronounce Yossy

Pronounced YAW-see /ˈjɔː.si/Medium

Meaning: An affectionate pet form of Yosef (Joseph), from the Hebrew for 'God will add; He will increase.' A warm, familiar nickname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm nickname-name: Yossy endears Yosef (Joseph), 'God will add' (said 'YAW-see'). Friendly and rooted.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningAn affectionate pet form of Yosef (Joseph), from the Hebrew for 'God will add; He will increase.' A warm, familiar nickname-name.

History & Origin

Yossy is a pet form of Yosef (Joseph), 'God will add; He will increase.' It reads friendly and warm, familiar in Jewish and Israeli families — rare as a full name in the U.S. (said 'YAW-see').

It appears rarely in the U.S. as a given name. Rare, warm, and friendly.

Did you know? Yossy is an affectionate form of Yosef (Joseph), from the Hebrew for 'God will add' — a warm, familiar name, rare on its own in the U.S. (said 'YAW-see').

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References — Yossy — Hebrew pet form of Yosef/Joseph; 'God will add'

Variations

YossiYosiYosef

Nicknames

YossiYos

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yossy mean?

Yossy is a pet form of Yosef (Joseph), from Hebrew for 'God will add.'

How do you pronounce Yossy?

It's said YAW-see /ˈjɔː.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yossy a boy or girl name?

Yossy is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yossy?

Yossy is a rare given name in the U.S.