"All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast."
Christian Name · Germanic/French Origin
Jocelyn Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Jocelyn
girl
Jocelyn means "Joyous; Little Goth; Cheerful", a girl's name of Germanic/French origin. The name Jocelyn does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Jocelyn feasts continually — merry heart making cheerful countenance, affliction overcome by gladness, the joyous soul whose feast never ends.
Is Jocelyn in the Bible?
No — the name Jocelyn does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Joyous; Little Goth; Cheerful", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Jocelyn.
Pronunciation:/JOS-lin/
OriginGermanic/French
MeaningJoyous; Little Goth; Cheerful
What does Jocelyn mean?
Jocelyn is a girl name of Germanic/French origin meaning "Joyous; Little Goth; Cheerful". Jocelyn is cheerful — and a cheerful heart has a continual feast. 'All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.' Jocelyn feasts on joy regardless of circumstance.
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What does Jocelyn mean in the Bible?
Jocelyn means "Joyous; Little Goth; Cheerful" and is a name of Germanic/French origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Jocelyn is cheerful — and a cheerful heart has a continual feast. 'All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.' Jocelyn feasts on joy regardless of circumstance.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Jocelyn?
Jocelyn is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Joyous; Little Goth; Cheerful" — not because Scripture names anyone Jocelyn.
"A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken."
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Which books of the Bible mention Jocelyn?
Jocelyn is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Jocelyn?
Jocelyn feasts continually — merry heart making cheerful countenance, affliction overcome by gladness, the joyous soul whose feast never ends.
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Jocelyn?
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