Josef

Boy

Josef is a boy's name of Hebrew via German origin meaning "God will increase, God's gift.". It is pronounced YO-sef. Today it is a popular name (popularity 82/100).

Hebrew via German origin · /YO-sef/ · classic

Meaning: God will increase, God's gift.

Popularity 82/1002 syllablesPeaked 1999→ Stable

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Frequently asked questions about Josef

What does Josef mean?

Josef means "God will increase, God's gift.". It is of Hebrew via German origin.

Is Josef a boy or girl name?

Josef is traditionally a boy's name.

How popular is Josef?

Josef is a popular, familiar name, with a popularity score of 82/100. It was most popular in the 1990s.

How is Josef pronounced?

Josef is pronounced YO-sef.

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