| Joost | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/Name | Breton |
| Region of origin | Dutch |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Jodocus |
Joost is a male Dutch first name. It derives from the name Jodocus, which can ultimately be traced back to St. Judoc, a Breton saint in the seventh century: Jodocus → Josse → Joos → Joost (the addition of an end-t is a peculiarity of the Dutch language, especially some local dialects).
Sometimes an alternative derivation from the Ancient Roman name Justus is suggested.[1] In Dutch proper it is pronounced [ˈjoːst]. In Afrikaans it is pronounced [ˈjust].
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