Boy name
Jos name meaning
“may God add”
Jos is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning may God add. In European naming, it is commonly a short form of Joseph or Jozef. Both names derive from Hebrew Yōsēf, whose meaning expresses a wish or request for God to add or grant increase.
What does Jos mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Jos
In European naming, Jos is commonly a short form of Joseph or Jozef. These derive from Hebrew Yōsēf, expressing a wish that God may add.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Jos
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jos, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jos: may God add
- Kevin: fair or gentle birth
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
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Meaning of each word
- Jos: may God add
- Linus: flax plant or linen fibre
- Yustinus: just, upholding justice
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Jos Andrie
Meaning of each word
- Jos: may God add
- Andrie: manly, courageous
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Meaning of each word
- Michael: who is like God?
- Jos: may God add
- Eliezer: God is my help
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Jos Andrianus
Meaning of each word
- Jos: may God add
- Andrianus: from Hadria
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Jos Micky Bonaventura
Meaning of each word
- Jos: may God add
- Micky: who is like God?
- Bonaventura: good fortune, good luck
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How to pronounce Jos
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮞ᮪ |
Is Jos a boy’s name?
Yes, Jos is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Jos ranks #3,377 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jos
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Jos
- José Vide · b. 1987
- Jos Buce Wenas
- Jos Istiyanto
- Jos Joesoef
FAQ about the name Jos
What is the meaning of Jos?
Jos means may God add. In European naming, Jos is commonly a short form of Joseph or Jozef. These derive from Hebrew Yōsēf, expressing a wish that God may add.
Is Jos a boy’s name?
Yes, Jos is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Jos?
Jos is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jos have?
Jos has 1 syllable (Jos) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Jos?
Jos ranks #3,377 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jos?
Some ideas: Jos Kevin Yeheskiel; Jos Linus Yustinus; Jos Andrie.
Famous people named Jos?
Notable people named Jos include José Vide, Jos Buce Wenas, Jos Istiyanto.
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