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Name Origin

Joyce is a feminine given name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Giobúin, meaning 'descendant of Giobúin.' The name Giobúin itself is thought to be related to the Hebrew name Jojab, meaning 'Yahweh will help.'

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Famous People

Joyce Carol Oates (1938-)

Novelist, short story writer, essayist

  • National Book Award winner
  • Pulitzer Prize nominee
  • Prolific writer with over 70 novels and hundreds of short stories

Joyce Meyer (1943-)

Charismatic Christian preacher, author

  • Founded Joyce Meyer Ministries
  • Best-selling author of numerous Christian self-help books

Joyce DiDonato (1969-)

Opera singer (mezzo-soprano)

  • Grammy Award winner
  • Known for her performances in operas by Handel, Mozart and Rossini