Joseph
Primarily Male
The meaning of the name Joseph is God Will Increase
The origin of the name Joseph is Hebrew
Alternate spellings: Joesph, Joeseph
Notes:

Joseph is a significant name in the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament. The most famous Joseph in the Bible is Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel. He is known for his colorful coat, his ability to interpret dreams, and his rise to power in Egypt, where he ultimately saved his family during a famine. In addition to the biblical Joseph, the name Joseph is also associated with various saints in the Catholic and Orthodox Christian traditions.

The name Joseph has various nicknames and variations, including: Joe, Joey, Joss, Sepp (Bavarian), Yusuf (Arabic), and Yosef (Hebrew).

Famous Josephs include Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. is the 46th President of the United States. Other Josephs include Joseph "Joe" Jonas, singer; Joseph Cotten, actor; Joseph Fiennes, actor; and Max Joseph, TV personality/filmmaker.

People who like the name Joseph also like: Jacob, Benjamin, William, Joshua, Alexander, Matthew, Daniel, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Amelia, Sophia, Olivia, Abigail, Emma

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