Hebrew · Boy name
Joseph
“he will add; God will increase”
About the name Joseph
Joseph is a Hebrew name meaning ‘he will add’ or ‘God will increase.’ It is a significant name in biblical history, associated with Joseph, the son of Jacob, who was sold into slavery and later became a powerful figure in Egypt.
- Meaning
- he will add; God will increase
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- JO-sef(2 syl.)
Middle names for Joseph
- Joseph Michael
- Joseph James
- Joseph Alexander
- Joseph David
- Joseph Thomas
Questions about Joseph
- What does Joseph mean?
- Joseph is a Hebrew name meaning "he will add; God will increase".
- How do you pronounce Joseph?
- Joseph is pronounced JO-sef, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Joseph?
- Variants of Joseph include Josef, Josephus.
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