Yosef

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Yosef means "he will add" or "God shall add" in Hebrew. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף) which means ‘may God add/give increase’ or ‘God will increase’. In the Bible, Yosef was the son of Jacob and Rachel and is known for his ability to interpret dreams and his rise to prominence as the governor of Egypt.
Scripts(How to write)
יוֹסֵף
יוֹסֵף(Hebrew)
Pronunciation
YOH-sef (English)
yo-SEHF(Hebrew)
Popularity
Yosef is a popular name in many countries around the world, including Israel, Russia, Poland, and the United States. According to the Social Security Administration, Yosef is ranked #760 in popularity for boys in the United States in 2020.

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Yosef Name meanings & History

Yosef means "he will add" or "God shall add" in Hebrew. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף) which means ‘may God add/give increase’ or ‘God will increase’. In the Bible, Yosef was the son of Jacob and Rachel and is known for his ability to interpret dreams and his rise to prominence as the governor of Egypt. Hebrew form of Joseph. Yosef is a popular name among Jewish families, but it is also commonly used by families of other religious and cultural backgrounds. It is a strong and timeless name that is suitable for any child.

Zodiac Sign of Yosef: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yosef:

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

O: Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious

S: Social Standing,Sex,Solidity,Sensuality,Success,Status,Security

E: Entertain,Environment,Enliven,Expressive,Enlighten,Exaggerate

F: Fiery,Fun-loving,Festive,Friendly

Yosef is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Yosef include Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, Yosef Ben-Jochannan, Yosef Shiloach, Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi, and Yosef Burg.

2.) YOSEF (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Popular name derived from the Hebrew yosef (may he add, God shall add). The name is borne in the Bible by a favorite son of Jacob and Rachel. Joseph is the Anglicized form. Var: Yehosef, Yoseif, Yosifya. Pet: Self. Sefi, Yosei, Yosi, Zif, Ziff; Yosel, Yossel, Yossil (Yiddish). (YO-SEF).


3.) Yosef (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) a form of Joseph. See also Osip.

Other Forms: Yoceph, Yoosuf, Yoseff, Yoseph, Yosief, Yosif, Yosuf, Yosyf


4.) Yosef (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) form of Joseph

Other Forms: Yose, Yoseff, Yosif


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