What Does the Name Josef Mean

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The name Josef comes from German roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Josef below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Josef Name Meaning

German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, CzechGerman, Scandinavian and Czech form of JOSEPH.

Origin: GermanGender: Boy
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1 Ji-hu
2 Javor
3 Jamar
4 Jónatan
5 Jehan
6 Jason
7 Janusz
8 Javaid
9 Jagdish
10 Jonah
11 Jacky
12 Jalil
13 Josèp
14 Jordan
15 Ji-hoon
16 Jehoash
17 Jozua
18 Jošt
19 Jenaro
20 Jaylin
21 Jessé
22 Jaume
23 Jørgen
24 Jerry
25 Jairus
26 Jovan
27 Jerrod
28 Jerker
29 Jaska
30 Jephtha
31 Jalmari
32 Jorge
33 John
34 Jimmie
35 Jodocus
36 Jožef
37 Jónas
38 Jón
39 Jaylen
40 Joby
41 Jerred
42 Jimmy
43 Jouni
44 Joss
45 Jöran
46 Joshua
47 Joeri
48 Jackin
49 Jaydon
50 Jalal
51 Jehoram
52 Jerrold
53 Jayson
54 Jabir
55 Jaycob
56 Joonas
57 Jenci
58 Johano
59 Jia
60 Joseph
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