Origin, Meaning, And History Of Yosef
Yosef is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning ‘he shall add.’ It is derived from the Aramaic word Yôsēp̄ and is associated with the Biblical characterJosephwho appears in the Book of Genesis. Joseph or Yossef ben-Yaakov, as called in the Jewish Bible, is the eleventh son of Jacob and was born to his second wife, Rachel (1). In addition, the name is also related to Saint Joseph, who is the father of Jesus. Yosef as a name is also made up of the Hebrew words Yadah andAsaf, which form the equivalent of the Arabic word Yusuf, thus meaning ‘praise’ or ‘fame.’
The variant forms of this name includeJozefin Albanian, Youcef orYusefin Arabic, Hovsep in Armenian,Josebain Basque, Ioseph in Biblical Greek and Latin,Josephusin Dutch,Josefor Joschka in German,Yusufor Jusuf in Indonesian,Giuseppein Italian, Yosyp in Ukrainian, Yossel in Yiddish, and Yusup in Turkmen and Uyghur. Furthermore, individuals with this name are often fondly called by nicknames such as Zef,Jef, Sjef,Joe, and Yosi.
Yosef as a name became fictionally popular through the 2010 American independent crime drama filmHoly Rollers.The film is a depiction of a true story of a young Hasidic man in which the character Yosef Zimmerman comes forth as an unexpected help and unravels the story with several unexpected twists.
This name is further associated with the Austro-Hungarian-born Israeli poet, novelist, and short-story writer Shmuel Yosef Agnon who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1966 with Nelly Sachs. He is identified as one of the most influential figures in modern Hebrew literature due to his notable works, such as conflicts between modern world developments and traditional Jewish life.
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How To Pronounce Yosef?
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Yosef On The Popularity Chart
According to the US Social Security Administration, this name rose in popularity yet dropped in ranking over the years. Take a look at the following graphs to understand how this name has performed over time.
Popularity Over Time
The name Yosef was the least popular, with 39 babies per million sharing it in 1982, followed by an inconsistent rise in popularity toward 394 babies per million in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Yosef as a name was ranked at 13176th in 1983, followed by a fall in ranking toward 2007. However, in 2021, this name was ranked slightly higher at 18220th.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound To Yosef
The name Yosef is phonetically spelled as yo-SEHF or jo-sef. The following names may have a similar ring to Yosef.
Popular Sibling Names For Yosef
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Boy Sibling Names For Yosef
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Yosef?
The name Yosef means ‘God shall add.’
2. What is the origin of the name Yosef?
Yosef is of Hebrew origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Yosef?
Yosef is pronounced as yoh-sef.
4. How common is the name Yosef?
According to the SSA data, the name Yosef stood at rank 666 in the list of popular baby names in 2022 (2). This indicates that Yosef is a common name in the US.
References:
- Joseph son of Jacob;
https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Joseph - Popularity of name Yosef.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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