Boy name
Yosef name meaning
“may God add”
Yosef is a masculine name from Hebrew Yōsēf, meaning may God add. The meaning expresses a wish or prayer for God to add. Yoseph is another spelling of the same name, which is also known through the biblical figure Joseph, called Yusuf or Yosef.
What does Yosef mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Yosef
Yoseph and Yosef represent Hebrew Yōsēf, expressing a wish that God may add. The name is known through the biblical Joseph.
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 Yosef
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yosef, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Yosef Frederikus Andrei
Meaning of each word
- Yosef: may God add
- Frederikus: peaceful ruler
- Andrei: manly, brave
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Meaning of each word
- Yosef: may God add
- Antonio: of the Antonius family
- Rene: reborn, born anew
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Yosef Steve
Meaning of each word
- Yosef: may God add
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
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Meaning of each word
- Michael: who is like God?
- Yosef: may God add
- Jos: may God add
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Yosef Sion
Meaning of each word
- Yosef: may God add
- Sion: Zion, a sacred hill in Jerusalem
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Meaning of each word
- Yosef: may God add
- Marselino: associated with Marcellus
- Stevie: crown or wreath of honor
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How to pronounce Yosef
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦺꦴꦱꦺꦥ꦳꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮧᮞᮨᮖ᮪ |
Is Yosef a boy’s name?
Yes, Yosef is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yosef ranks #880 among boy names in our data sample (23 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 Yosef
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 Yosef
- Yosef Benediktus Badeoda
- Yosef Casius Wora · b. 1957
- Yosef Eko Budi Susilo
- Yosef Lede · b. 1975
- R. Yosef Ari Wibowo · b. 1965
- Yosef B Badeoda · b. 1964
- Yosef Budi Meidianto
- Yosef Elwardus Murti Putra · b. 1983
- Yosef Hasman · b. 1979
- Yosef Lagut · b. 1961
- Yosef Lete Boro · b. 1967
- Yosef Nawipa · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Yosef
What is the meaning of Yosef?
Yosef means may God add. Yoseph and Yosef represent Hebrew Yōsēf, expressing a wish that God may add. The name is known through the biblical Joseph.
Is Yosef a boy’s name?
Yes, Yosef is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yosef?
Yosef is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Yosef have?
Yosef has 2 syllables (Yo-sef) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yosef?
Yosef ranks #880 among boy names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Yosef?
Other spellings: Yoseph.
What full names go well with Yosef?
Some ideas: Yosef Frederikus Andrei; Yosef Antonio Rene; Yosef Steve.
Famous people named Yosef?
Notable people named Yosef include Yosef Benediktus Badeoda, Yosef Casius Wora, Yosef Eko Budi Susilo.
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