Joia - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Joia

JOI-ah'JOY-uh'2 syllables
🇵🇹Portuguese
Cheerful

MEANING

Jewel

ORIGIN

Portuguese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Latin 'jocale' meaning 'plaything' or 'jewel'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Portuguese-speaking cultures, the name Joia is often associated with something precious and valuable.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Portuguese-speaking countries to express the value and preciousness of a child.

🇬🇧English
Melodic

MEANING

Joyful

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

A variation of 'Joy', which comes from the Old French 'joie'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In English-speaking cultures, the name Joia can be seen as a creative form of expressing happiness.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The use of Joy as a name became popular in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, with Joia as a modern variant.

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