Joost (name)

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 of the 7th century: Jodocus → Josse → Joos → Joost (the addition of an end-t is a peculiarity of the Dutch language, especially some local dialects).

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Sometimes an alternative derivation from the Ancient Roman name Justus is suggested. In Dutch proper it is pronounced [ˈjoːst]. In Afrikaans it is pronounced [ˈjust].