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Name Origin

Joi is a modern given name of uncertain origin. It may be a shortened form of names like Joy or Josephine. Some associate it with the Japanese word for 'jewel,' reflecting beauty and preciousness. Others see it as simply a unique and contemporary choice.

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Famous People

Joi Ito (1966-)

Entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and academic

  • Director of the MIT Media Lab from 2011 to 2020
  • Early investor in companies like Twitter and Kickstarter

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