Boy name
Yosa name meaning
“merit, good deeds”
Yosa is a masculine name commonly linked to Javanese yasa, meaning ‘merit’ or ‘good deeds’, including actions that bring about good. It is understood as a variant of Yasa. The change from a to o follows a pronunciation pattern found in some Javanese names, connecting the two forms.
What does Yosa mean?
Merit, good deeds
In Indonesian: jasa, perbuatan baik
Origin and cultural usage of Yosa
Possibly a variant of Yasa, from Javanese yasa meaning merit or beneficial deeds. The change from a to o follows a pronunciation pattern found in some Javanese names.
How to pronounce Yosa
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /josa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦺꦴꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮧᮞ |
Is Yosa a boy’s name?
Yes, Yosa is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yosa ranks #4,747 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yosa
Famous people named Yosa
- Yosa Octora Santono · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Yosa
What is the meaning of Yosa?
Yosa means merit, good deeds. Possibly a variant of Yasa, from Javanese yasa meaning merit or beneficial deeds. The change from a to o follows a pronunciation pattern found in some Javanese names.
Is Yosa a boy’s name?
Yes, Yosa is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Yosa have?
Yosa has 2 syllables (Yo-sa) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Yosa?
Yosa ranks #4,747 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Yosa?
Notable people named Yosa include Yosa Octora Santono.
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