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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

Prosecutor Jocelyn Ledward KC argued Emily had been frightened by her encounter with Wright.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Jocelyn Bioh’s high-spirited ensemble comedy, vibrantly directed by Whitney White, took us inside the lives of the African immigrant women who work at a Harlem braiding salon.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

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

From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 2025

Jocelyn walked up to them, her fists in tight balls.

From "George" by Alex Gino

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