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Jocelyn

JO-suh-lihn

Jocelyn (name) means a unisex given name of Germanic origin, originally a masculine name that became common for girls. Example: “Jocelyn was awarded a scholarship to study abroad.”

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A unisex given name of Germanic origin, originally a masculine name that became common for girls.
"Jocelyn was awarded a scholarship to study abroad."

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Jocelyns plural

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_____ was awarded a scholarship to study abroad.

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What does “Jocelyn” mean?

The word “Jocelyn” means a unisex given name of Germanic origin, originally a masculine name that became common for girls.

How do you pronounce “Jocelyn”?

“Jocelyn” is pronounced JO-suh-lihn (/ˈd͡ʒɒsəlɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jocelyn” in a sentence?

Here is “Jocelyn” used in a sentence: “Jocelyn was awarded a scholarship to study abroad.”

What part of speech is “Jocelyn”?

“Jocelyn” is a name.

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