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Jospeh

Male

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Meaning, origin, history

Joseph is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin that means "he will add" or "God shall increase." It is derived from the Semitic element yosep, which means "to increase" or "add to." In the Bible, Joseph was the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus. He also played a significant role in the Old Testament as the son of Jacob and the favorite brother of Benjamin. Throughout history, Joseph has been a popular name among many cultures, including Jewish, Christian, Islamic, and European ones. Some notable individuals with the name Joseph include Saint Joseph (the husband of Mary), Joseph Bonaparte (the brother of Napoleon Bonaparte), and Joseph Smith (the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement). The name Joseph has also inspired various forms and derivatives, such as Jose, José, Giuseppe, Josef, Josip, Yosef, and Yusuf.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Jospeh since 1880

Total births
1,518
Total since 1880
Peak year
1988
79 births
in 2023
7
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-24%
vs previous 5 years