Jocelyn Jepkosgei
Kenyan female long-distance runner
1993 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Kenyan female long-distance runner
Born
December 8, 1993
Age
~33 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
long-distance runner
KenyaBorn in Kenya
1993
Born in Kenya (1993-12-08)
Present
Age ~33
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jocelyn Jepkosgei?+
Jocelyn Jepkosgei is Kenyan female long-distance runner. Born in 1993.
What does the name Jocelyn mean?+
The name Jocelyn means "unisex given name. Etymology: From the - male given name from Joscelin, Gautzelin, diminutive of names beginning with the tribal name t=a Geat, a Goth, the root form of which probably comes from nocat=1}}; also used as a diminutive form of the Breton name Josse (= Joyce). It survived as a surname and was revived as a given name in the nineteenth century. * Jocelyn is currently popular among U.S. Hispanics, and in the Philippines, by folk etymology explained as a feminine diminutive form of José (Joseph).". It is of English origin.
When was Jocelyn Jepkosgei born?+
Jocelyn Jepkosgei was born on December 8, 1993.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: From the - male given name from Joscelin, Gautzelin, diminutive of names beginning with the tribal name t=a Geat, a Goth, the root form of which probably comes from nocat=1}}; also used as a diminutive form of the Breton name Josse (= Joyce). It survived as a surname and was revived as a given name in the nineteenth century. * Jocelyn is currently popular among U.S. Hispanics, and in the Philippines, by folk etymology explained as a feminine diminutive form of José (Joseph).
The name Jocelyn is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: From the - male given name from Joscelin, Gautzelin, diminutive of names beginning with the tribal name t=a Geat, a Goth, the root form of which probably comes from nocat=1}}; also used as a diminutive form of the Breton name Josse (= Joyce). It survived as a surname and was revived as a given name in the nineteenth century. * Jocelyn is currently popular among U.S. Hispanics, and in the Philippines, by folk etymology explained as a feminine diminutive form of José (Joseph).". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Jocelyn
Jocelyn — December 8, 1993
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
That one game... you know which one. Unreal.
— a fan since day one
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