Boy name
Josef name meaning
“may God add”
Josef is a masculine European form of the Hebrew name Yōsēf, meaning “may God add.” The source expression means “may he add,” with God understood as its subject. The name is known through biblical figures, and Joseph is a related spelling variant.
What does Josef mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Josef
A European form of Hebrew Yōsēf, ‘may he add’, with God understood as the subject. It is known through biblical figures.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Josef
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Josef, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Josef: may God add
- Cristian: follower of Christ
- Manuel: God is with us
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Meaning of each word
- Josef: may God add
- Kristian: follower of Christ
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
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Josef Yordan
Meaning of each word
- Josef: may God add
- Yordan: that which flows down
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Meaning of each word
- Yustus: just and upright
- Josef: may God add
- Timothy: one who honors God
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Josef Arsenius
Meaning of each word
- Josef: may God add
- Arsenius: manly, virile
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Meaning of each word
- Josef: may God add
- Habel: breath, fleeting vapor
- Marco: associated with Mars
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How to pronounce Josef
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦱꦺꦥ꦳꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮞᮨᮖ᮪ |
Is Josef a boy’s name?
Yes, Josef is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Josef ranks #1,293 among boy names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Josef
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Josef
- Josef Muskita · b. 1924
- Josef Nae Soi · b. 1952
- Josef Daniel Mauli Siahaan · b. 1973
- Josef Palaunsuka
- Josef Papilaya · b. 1961
- Josef Rumaropen · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Josef
What is the meaning of Josef?
Josef means may God add. A European form of Hebrew Yōsēf, ‘may he add’, with God understood as the subject. It is known through biblical figures.
Is Josef a boy’s name?
Yes, Josef is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Josef?
Josef is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Josef have?
Josef has 2 syllables (Jo-sef) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Josef?
Josef ranks #1,293 among boy names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Josef?
Other spellings: Joseph.
What full names go well with Josef?
Some ideas: Josef Cristian Manuel; Josef Kristian Gerald; Josef Yordan.
Famous people named Josef?
Notable people named Josef include Josef Muskita, Josef Nae Soi, Josef Daniel Mauli Siahaan.
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