Jozelle as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Jozelle

What is the meaning of the name Jozelle ?

The baby name Jozelle is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒoʊˈzɛl/ (jo-ZEL).

Jozelle is English, French in Origin.

Jozelle is a modern, French-influenced English given name formed by blending the familiar Jo- with the -zelle ending. The Jo- element can reference Joelle (the French feminine of Joel, from Hebrew Yoel, “Yahweh is God”) or broader Jo- names such as Joanna and Josephine, while -zelle echoes Giselle and the productive French -elle feminine suffix; in Germanic, Giselle ultimately derives from the root gisil, “pledge” or “hostage.” The z in Jozelle likely reflects English spelling that captures the voiced s sound heard in names like Giselle.

Documented mainly from the late 20th century onward, Jozelle remains rare but appears in English-speaking and Francophone-influenced communities, notably in the United States, the Philippines, and South Africa. Variants and near-forms include Joselle, Jozel, and Jozella; short forms include Jo, Zell, Zellie, and Elle. Meanings are interpreted through its roots as either “Yahweh is God,” “pledge,” or simply a chic “little Jo.”