Girl name
Joy name meaning
“joy, a feeling of delight”
Joy means “joy” or “a feeling of delight” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. It comes from the English word joy, which passed through Old French joie from Latin gaudia. The name directly evokes the happiness associated with a celebration or welcome news.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #1,885
What does Joy mean?
Joy, a feeling of delight
In Turkish: sevinç, neşe duygusu
Joy is an example of an emotion word becoming a given name. In everyday English it expresses delight and happiness. It can be compared in meaning with Turkish Sevinç and Neşe, although that semantic resemblance does not indicate a shared linguistic origin.
Origin of the name Joy
Joy is a given name taken from the English word for delight or happiness. The English word descends through Old French joie from Latin gaudia.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Latin |
|---|---|
| Is Joy in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | J |
How to pronounce Joy
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʒoj/ |
Is Joy a girl’s name?
Yes, Joy is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Joy does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Joy
Names with related meanings
- Aden♀Delight
- Büşra♀Glad tidings
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Serra♀Prosperity and well-being
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Neşe♀Joy, cheerfulness, heartfelt happiness
- Hande♀Laughter, a smile and cheerful expression
- Ruken♀Smiling-faced
- Mizgin♀Glad tidings
FAQ about the name Joy
What is the meaning of Joy?
Joy means “joy, a feeling of delight”. Joy is a given name taken from the English word for delight or happiness. The English word descends through Old French joie from Latin gaudia.
Is Joy a girl’s name?
Yes, Joy is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Joy in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Joy nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Joy?
Joy is of European languages and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Joy have?
Joy has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Joy?
Joy does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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