Boy name
Joseph name meaning
“may God add”
Joseph is a masculine name meaning ‘may God add’. It is a European form of the Hebrew name Yōsēf, meaning ‘may he add’, with God understood as the subject. The name is known through biblical figures, and Josef is an alternative spelling of Joseph.
What does Joseph mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Joseph
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 Joseph
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Joseph, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Joseph as a first name
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Interpretation
May God add honor to one bearing the family name Antonius.Meaning of each word
- Joseph: may God add
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
- Antonio: of the Antonius family
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Joseph Rufinus
Interpretation
May God grant increase to someone with red hair.Meaning of each word
- Joseph: may God add
- Rufinus: reddish, red-haired
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Joseph Angelo
Interpretation
May God grant increase to one who carries messages.Meaning of each word
- Joseph: may God add
- Angelo: angel, messenger
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Interpretation
May God grant increase to a messenger with red hair.Meaning of each word
- Joseph: may God add
- Rufinus: reddish, red-haired
- Angelo: angel, messenger
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Interpretation
May God add a glorious promise and salvation from Yahweh.Meaning of each word
- Joseph: may God add
- Yosua: Yahweh saves
- Gilbert: bright pledge
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Joseph Sean
Interpretation
May God grant increase and graciously bestow abundant love.Meaning of each word
- Joseph: may God add
- Sean: God is gracious
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Interpretation
May God add unity that becomes a crown of honor.Meaning of each word
- Joseph: may God add
- Levi: joined, attached
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
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Joseph Stevano
Interpretation
May God grant increase through a crown of victory in life.Meaning of each word
- Joseph: may God add
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
Joseph as a middle name
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Interpretation
May God add courage crowned with a mark of honor.Meaning of each word
- Andrean: brave, manly
- Joseph: may God add
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
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Interpretation
May God add unity for a person with red hair.Meaning of each word
- Rufinus: reddish, red-haired
- Joseph: may God add
- Levi: joined, attached
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Frederikus Joseph Sean
Interpretation
May God add love for a ruler who brings peace.Meaning of each word
- Frederikus: peaceful ruler
- Joseph: may God add
- Sean: God is gracious
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Interpretation
May God grant increase to a messenger brave as a lion.Meaning of each word
- Angelo: angel, messenger
- Joseph: may God add
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
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Frederikus Joseph Leonardo
Interpretation
May God add courage like a lion's to a ruler bringing peace.Meaning of each word
- Frederikus: peaceful ruler
- Joseph: may God add
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
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Interpretation
May God accompany and grant increase to one bearing the family name Julius.Meaning of each word
- Manuel: God is with us
- Joseph: may God add
- Yulianus: belonging to the family of Julius
Joseph as a last name
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Angelo Joseph
Interpretation
May God grant increase to someone who serves as a messenger.Meaning of each word
- Angelo: angel, messenger
- Joseph: may God add
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Davit Joseph
Interpretation
May God grant increase to one who is loved.Meaning of each word
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
- Joseph: may God add
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Interpretation
A wish for God's gift of courage and increase in life.Meaning of each word
- Matthew: gift from God
- Andrew: manly, courageous
- Joseph: may God add
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Rene Joseph
Interpretation
May God grant increase in a life that is born anew.Meaning of each word
- Rene: reborn, born anew
- Joseph: may God add
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Gerald Joseph
Interpretation
May God grant increase to a ruler with a spear.Meaning of each word
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
- Joseph: may God add
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Leonard Joseph
Interpretation
May God grant increased courage resembling that of a lion.Meaning of each word
- Leonard: brave as a lion
- Joseph: may God add
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How to pronounce Joseph
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮞᮨᮕ᮪ᮠ᮪ |
Is Joseph a boy’s name?
Yes, Joseph is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Joseph ranks #324 among boy names in our data sample (61 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 Joseph
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 Joseph
- Joseph Theodorus Suwatan · b. 1940
- Joseph Hungan · b. 1959
- Joseph Hungan · b. 1959
- Joseph Rasiman · b. 1952
- Joseph Rizki Prabowo
- Joseph Robert Giri · b. 1968
- Joseph S. Djafar · b. 1976
- H. Joseph Ananta Pinora
- Joseph Aeng
- Joseph Bona Manggo · b. 1950
- Joseph Domlay · b. 1956
- Joseph Fasse · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Joseph
What is the meaning of Joseph?
Joseph 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 Joseph a boy’s name?
Yes, Joseph is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Joseph?
Joseph is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Joseph have?
Joseph has 2 syllables (Jo-seph) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Joseph?
Joseph ranks #324 among boy names in our data sample (61 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Joseph?
Other spellings: Josef.
What full names go well with Joseph?
Some ideas: Joseph Steve Antonio; Andrean Joseph Steve; Angelo Joseph.
Famous people named Joseph?
Notable people named Joseph include Joseph Theodorus Suwatan, Joseph Hungan, Joseph Hungan.
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