Meaning & origin
What it means
Józɛf is a romanization of Йозеф. Йозеф goes back to Biblical Hebrew הוֹסִיף (hosíf), meaning “to add.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Józɛf is a romanization of Йозеф. Йозеф comes from Ancient Greek, and ultimately from Biblical Hebrew.
Explained through its name family
Józɛf’s family of names
In Russian usage, Józɛf is a Roman-alphabet rendering of Йозеф.
The ring: spellings.
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Similar names
If you love Józɛf, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Johb
“persecuted” · “one who is persecuted; afflicted”
>99% boys
Józka
“to add”
>99% girls
Johnno
“God is gracious”
>99% boys
Joma
“to add”
72% boys · 28% girls
Jobig
“persecuted” · “one who is persecuted; afflicted”
>99% boys
Jósyp
“to add”
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Jòvan
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Józia
“to add”
>99% girls