Boy name
Josep name meaning
“may God grant increase”
Josep is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning may God grant increase. It is a form of Joseph or Yusuf, derived from Hebrew Yosef, which expresses a wish that God may add. The spelling Josep is also used in the Catalan language.
What does Josep mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Josep
A form of Joseph or Yusuf, from Hebrew Yosef, expressing a wish that God may add. The spelling Josep is also used in Catalan.
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 Josep
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Josep, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Josep: may God grant increase
- Timotius: honoring God
- Yosafat: the Lord has judged
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Meaning of each word
- Josep: may God grant increase
- Gilbert: bright pledge
- Elon: oak tree
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Josep Melky
Meaning of each word
- Josep: may God grant increase
- Melky: my king
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Meaning of each word
- Damara: heifer; gentle
- Josep: may God grant increase
- Stepanus: crown or victory wreath
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Josep Andrew
Meaning of each word
- Josep: may God grant increase
- Andrew: manly, courageous
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Meaning of each word
- Josep: may God grant increase
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
- Leander: lion-like man
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How to pronounce Josep
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦱꦺꦥ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮞᮨᮕ᮪ |
Is Josep a boy’s name?
Yes, Josep is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Josep ranks #2,504 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Josep
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 Josep
- Josep · b. 1969
- Josep Juliaser Jusuf · b. 1978
- Josep Leonardy Ahas · b. 1968
- Josep Walang Dirk V. Supusepa · b. 1970
FAQ about the name Josep
What is the meaning of Josep?
Josep means may God grant increase. A form of Joseph or Yusuf, from Hebrew Yosef, expressing a wish that God may add. The spelling Josep is also used in Catalan.
Is Josep a boy’s name?
Yes, Josep is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Josep?
Josep is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Josep have?
Josep has 2 syllables (Jo-sep) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Josep?
Josep ranks #2,504 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Josep?
Some ideas: Josep Timotius Yosafat; Josep Gilbert Elon; Josep Melky.
Famous people named Josep?
Notable people named Josep include Josep, Josep Juliaser Jusuf, Josep Leonardy Ahas.
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