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Joseph

Boy · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
He will add, God will increase
Pronunciation
JO-zuf
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew 'Yosef' meaning he will add or God will increase.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Israel

Alternate spellings

  • JosefGerman / Czech

    German and Czech form of Joseph.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Joe Biden

    1942–present

    46th President of the United States.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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