Unisex name
Joy name meaning
“a feeling of delight, gladness”
Joy is a name used for both girls and boys, taken from the English word joy, meaning “a feeling of delight” or “gladness”. The English word came through French and ultimately derives from Latin gaudium, giving the name a linguistic connection to both languages.
What does Joy mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Joy
From the English word joy, denoting delight or gladness. The English word came through French and ultimately derives from Latin gaudium.
Name combinations with Joy
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Joy, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Joy: a feeling of delight, gladness
- Arjuna: white, bright, shining
- Karyanto: work, accomplishment
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Meaning of each word
- Joy: a feeling of delight, gladness
- Pintor: upright, honest
- Djatmika: courteous and refined in conduct
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Joy Aji
Meaning of each word
- Joy: a feeling of delight, gladness
- Aji: valuable; king; sacred knowledge
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Meaning of each word
- Bisma: formidable, awe-inspiring
- Joy: a feeling of delight, gladness
- Negoro: country or royal realm
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Joy Sumpeno
Meaning of each word
- Joy: a feeling of delight, gladness
- Sumpeno: dream, aspiration
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Meaning of each word
- Joy: a feeling of delight, gladness
- Wagiyo: born on the Wage market day
- Tugiman: born on Saturday Legi
How to pronounce Joy
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦲꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮄ |
Is Joy a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Joy is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Joy ranks #615 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Joy
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Joy
- Joy Tobing · b. 1980
- Joy Astro · b. 1973
- Joy Octaviano · b. 1994
- Joy Imanuella Matriksa
- Joy Lestari Sirait
FAQ about the name Joy
What is the meaning of Joy?
Joy means a feeling of delight, gladness. From the English word joy, denoting delight or gladness. The English word came through French and ultimately derives from Latin gaudium.
Is Joy a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Joy is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Joy?
Joy is of European and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Joy have?
Joy has 1 syllable (Joy) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Joy?
Joy ranks #615 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Joy?
Some ideas: Joy Arjuna Karyanto; Joy Pintor Djatmika; Joy Aji.
Famous people named Joy?
Notable people named Joy include Joy Tobing, Joy Astro, Joy Octaviano.
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