What Does the Name Joseph Mean
The name Joseph comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Joseph below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Joseph Name Meaning
English, French, German, BiblicalFrom Ioseph, the Latin form of Greek Ιωσηφ (Ioseph), which was from the Hebrew name יוֹסֵף (Yosef) meaning "he will add". In the Old Testament Joseph is the eleventh son of Jacob and...
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