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Yosep name meaning

“may God add”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Popularity
#723

Yosep is a masculine name from Hebrew Yōsēf, meaning may God add. It is an Indonesian variant of Yosef or Joseph. The meaning takes the form of a wish that God may add or grant increase, preserving that expression of hope in the name.

What does Yosep mean?

May God add

In Indonesian: semoga Tuhan menambahkan

Origin and cultural usage of Yosep

Yosep is an Indonesian variant of Yosef or Joseph, from Hebrew Yōsēf. Its meaning expresses the wish that God may add or grant increase.

Linguistic originHebrew
Naming traditionChristian
Starts withY · Yo

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 Yosep

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yosep, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Yosep Patrick Sean

    Meaning of each word

    • Yosep: may God add
    • Patrick: nobleman, of noble descent
    • Sean: God is gracious
  • Yosep Arsenius Dave

    Meaning of each word

    • Yosep: may God add
    • Arsenius: manly, virile
    • Dave: beloved
  • Yosep Moris

    Meaning of each word

    • Yosep: may God add
    • Moris: from ancient Mauretania
  • Jason Yosep Vianney

    Meaning of each word

    • Jason: healer, one who heals
    • Yosep: may God add
    • Vianney: from a place named Vianney
  • Yosep Sean

    Meaning of each word

    • Yosep: may God add
    • Sean: God is gracious
  • Yosep Christian Marcel

    Meaning of each word

    • Yosep: may God add
    • Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
    • Marcel: diminutive form of Marcus

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How to pronounce Yosep

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦪꦺꦴꦱꦺꦥ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮚᮧᮞᮨᮕ᮪

Is Yosep a boy’s name?

Yes, Yosep is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Yosep ranks #723 among boy names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Yosep

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Yosep

  • Yosep Anggi Noen · b. 1983
  • Yosep Falentinus Delasalle Kebo
  • Yosep Adii · b. 1994
  • Yosep Falentinus Delasalle Kebo · b. 1977
  • Yosep Gunawan · b. 1974
  • Yosep Hendra Archowijoyo · b. 1965
  • Yosep Husen Ibrahim
  • Yosep Karoba · b. 1981
  • Yosep Kerobi Bata · b. 1986
  • Yosep Meran Lagaur · b. 1956
  • Yosep Nehemia Pariaribo · b. 1995
  • Yosep Pagar Pernando Sibarani · b. 1978

FAQ about the name Yosep

What is the meaning of Yosep?

Yosep means may God add. Yosep is an Indonesian variant of Yosef or Joseph, from Hebrew Yōsēf. Its meaning expresses the wish that God may add or grant increase.

Is Yosep a boy’s name?

Yes, Yosep is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Yosep?

Yosep is of Hebrew origin.

How many syllables does Yosep have?

Yosep has 2 syllables (Yo-sep) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Yosep?

Yosep ranks #723 among boy names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Yosep?

Some ideas: Yosep Patrick Sean; Yosep Arsenius Dave; Yosep Moris.

Famous people named Yosep?

Notable people named Yosep include Yosep Anggi Noen, Yosep Falentinus Delasalle Kebo, Yosep Adii.

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