The name "Jocqueline" is an uncommon variant of the name Jacqueline. The spelling of the name is based on its pronunciation, which is represented phonetically as /ʒɒkəlɪn/. The "joc" part of the name is pronounced with the "zh" sound, which is represented by the symbol "ʒ" in IPA. The "qu" in the name is not pronounced as a separate sound, but rather acts as a modifier for the succeeding "u", which is itself pronounced as "w". Overall, the spelling of "Jocqueline" reflects the pronunciation of its individual sounds.
The name "Jocqueline" is a variant spelling of the name "Jacqueline". "Jacqueline" is derived from the French name "Jacques". "Jacques" is the French form of the Latin name "Jacobus", which is a variant of the Hebrew name "Ya'aqov" (Jacob). The name Jacob is believed to mean "supplanter" or "holder of the heel" in Hebrew. Over time, the name "Jacqueline" developed as a feminine form of "Jacques" and eventually became a popular name in English-speaking countries.