Jocelyn

American

[jos-uh-lin, jos-lin] / ˈdʒɒs ə lɪn, ˈdʒɒs lɪn /

Or Jocelin,

noun

a female given name, form of Joyce.

Example Sentences

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Graduate student Jocelyn Bell Burnell noticed repeating radio signals while analyzing telescope data.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

The highlight at the Mark Taper Forum this year was Jocelyn Bioh’s comedy “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” which was on its final touring stop.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

Jocelyn Sanchez had “an awakening” when she turned 30 last year.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 2025

Storm Jocelyn in January 2024 is a good example as it caused more damage in the Republic of Ireland.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

For this scene, Wilbur didn’t have anything to do or say but to be saved from Pa’s ax, and Isaiah was too big for Jocelyn to hold him in her arms.

From "George" by Alex Gino

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