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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

English teacher Jocelyn Medawar has noticed a new vibe at Harvard-Westlake School this school year: Upper school students are chatting in the halls and greet her as they enter class.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

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

From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 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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