Joske

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
A diminutive form of Joseph, meaning "God shall add"
Popularity
Joske is a rare name that is mostly used in the Netherlands. It is not popular outside of the Dutch-speaking world, and it is not ranked in the top 1000 names in any country.

cartoon of the name Joske
Cartoon of Joske

Joske Name meanings & History

A diminutive form of Joseph, meaning "God shall add". When borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (Jos) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix -ke to the original name. But when borne by a male person, this name is simply a pet form because of the diminutive suffix.A known bearer of this name is the Belgian former cross country runner Joske Van Santberghe (b. 1949). Joske is primarily used as a masculine given name in the Netherlands. It can also be used as a nickname for individuals named Joseph.

Zodiac Sign of Joske: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Joske:

J: Justice,Journal,Jester,Joy,Judicial,Journey

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Obsessive,Organized,Ostentatious

S: Social Standing,Success,Sex,Sensuality,Solidity,Security,Status

K: Kundalini,Kind,Karma,Karate

E: Enlighten,Enliven,Entertain,Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment

Joske is:

  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name