Names Josef

Josef

Found 6 entry about "Josef"

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

The name Josef means "God shall add" or "He will increase".

Pronunciation

The name Josef is pronounced as "YOH-sef" or "YO-sef".
YO-zehf(German, Czech)

Popularity

Josef is a popular name in many different countries around the world, including Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and more.

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Josef Name meanings & History

This name has its origins in multiple cultures. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, the Greek name Ioseph, and the Latin name Josephus. It is a name that has been used by various cultures for centuries. The name Josef means "God shall add" or "He will increase". German, Czech and Scandinavian form of Joseph. The name Josef is most commonly used as a masculine given name. Some people may choose to name their child after a family member or a religious figure.

Zodiac Sign of Josef: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Josef:

J: Journal,Justice,Joy,Jester,Journey,Judicial

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obsessive,Obstinate

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

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

F: Friendly,Fiery,Festive,Fun-loving

Josef is:

a Class name
a Classic name
a Formal name
a Mature name
a Refined name
a Serious name
a Strong name
a Upper name
a Wholesome name

Famous People

Josef has been a popular name throughout history and has been shared by many famous people, including Josef Stalin, Josef Mengele, and Josef Koudelka.

2.) JOSEF (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Czech cognate of the Hebrew Yosef, a name derived from yosef (may he add). See JOSEPH (Biblical Names). Pet: Joza, Joza, Jozanek, Jozka, Jozka, Pepik. (YO-SUF)

3.) JOSEF (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: German form of the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Joseph, which is from the Ecclesiastic Greek loseph, a derivative of the Hebrew Yosef, which is from yösef (may he add). (YO-SEF)

4.) Josef (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (German, Portuguese, Czech, Scandinavian) a form of Joseph.

Other Forms: Joosef, Joseff, Josif, Jossif, Juzef, Juzuf

5.) JOSEF (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew Yosef via the Ecclesiastic Greek loseph. Yosef is from yösef (may he add). The name is borne in the Bible by several favored characters, thus keeping the name popular. Pet: Joop (Dutch). (YOSEF)