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The baby name Jozi is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒoʊzi/ (JOH-zee).

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒoʊzi/ (JOH-zee)

What is the meaning of the name Jozi ?

The baby name Jozi is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒoʊzi/ (JOH-zee).

Jozi is in Origin.

Jozi blends modern Anglophone style with biblical depth. It is a contemporary respelling of Josie, the familiar form of Josephine, which ultimately derives from Joseph (Hebrew Yosef), meaning “He will add/increase.” The zed inflection lends a brisk, urban feel and echoes “Jozi,” the colloquial name for Johannesburg, giving the choice a cosmopolitan association without changing its core meaning.

Across languages, close cousins reinforce its roots: Hungarian Józsi (male) from József, Slovene Joži (female) from Jožefa, and German/Swiss Josi or Josy for Josefine or Josef. While Jozi appears occasionally in English-speaking records from the late 20th century onward - often as a feminine nickname or standalone - it remains a fresh, unconventional pick. Flexible variants include Josie, Josi, Jozie, Josey, and Josy; related formal names are Josephine, Josefina, and Joseph/József. All share the enduring promise of increase or blessing embedded in Yosef.

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Jozi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
SI 0 #79 2 1,612
BW Boys 0 #124 26 4,685
BW Girls 0 #149 3 4,216
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
SI Girls 0 #169 9 2,769
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
SI Boys 0 #208 4 3,402
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
AL Girls 0 #223 5 4,141
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
NA Boys 0 #248 6 6,830
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
AL Boys 0 #281 18 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
KZ Girls 0 #309 12 5,862
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
ZA 0 #466 9 14,421
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
BR Girls 0 #844 98 12,708
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #902 15 8,487
ZA Boys 0 #914 267 25,619
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,005 6 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
ZA Girls 0 #1,099 43 25,928
MA 0 #1,112 17 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
DZ 0 #1,155 22 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,437 10 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,453 19 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Jozi is popular in 46 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
AL
AO
BG

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People also ask about Jozi

Jozi is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Jozi is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒoʊzi/ (JOH-zee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Josie, Josey, Jozy, Jozie and Jozi.
Somewhat — Jozi ranked #902 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.