Joseph
JO-zuf
Boy · Hebrew
Meaning: He will add, God will increase
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Yosef
Boy · Hebrew · Medium name
- Meaning
- God increases, he will add
- Pronunciation
- YOH-sef
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
Hebrew form of Joseph, from Hebrew 'Yosef'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
BiblicalClassicInternational
Languages in use: Hebrew, English
Commonly used in: Israel, United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
JosephEnglish / French
English and French form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Joseph
Son of Jacob, a key figure in the Book of Genesis.
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Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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