Boy name
Josephus name meaning
“may God add”
Josephus is a masculine name meaning may God add, formed as the Latin version of Joseph. Its source is the Hebrew name Yōsēf, which expresses the hope that God may add or grant increase. Joseph provides the link between the Latin form and its Hebrew origin.
What does Josephus mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Josephus
The Latin form of Joseph, derived from Hebrew Yōsēf. Its meaning expresses the hope that God may add or grant increase.
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Name combinations with Josephus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Josephus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Josephus: may God add
- Arnoldus: eagle strength or power
- Dennis: belonging to Dionysus
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Meaning of each word
- Josephus: may God add
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
- Christ: the anointed one
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Josephus Siprianus
Meaning of each word
- Josephus: may God add
- Siprianus: from the island of Cyprus
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Meaning of each word
- Ifan: God is gracious
- Josephus: may God add
- Ariel: lion of God
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Josephus Mikha
Meaning of each word
- Josephus: may God add
- Mikha: who is like God?
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Meaning of each word
- Josephus: may God add
- Yustus: just and upright
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
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How to pronounce Josephus
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦱꦺꦥ꧀ꦲꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮞᮨᮕ᮪ᮠᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Josephus a boy’s name?
Yes, Josephus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Josephus ranks #3,378 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Josephus
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 Josephus
- Josephus Tethool · b. 1934
- Josephus Ignatius Gerardus Maria Drost · b. 1925
FAQ about the name Josephus
What is the meaning of Josephus?
Josephus means may God add. The Latin form of Joseph, derived from Hebrew Yōsēf. Its meaning expresses the hope that God may add or grant increase.
Is Josephus a boy’s name?
Yes, Josephus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Josephus?
Josephus is of Hebrew and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Josephus have?
Josephus has 3 syllables (Jo-sep-hus) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Josephus?
Josephus ranks #3,378 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Josephus?
Some ideas: Josephus Arnoldus Dennis; Josephus Yeremia Christ; Josephus Siprianus.
Famous people named Josephus?
Notable people named Josephus include Josephus Tethool, Josephus Ignatius Gerardus Maria Drost.
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