Joseph has a lot of faith and history behind it, meaning “God will increase.” It comes from Hebrew origin; it graces figures in both the Old and New Testaments, from Jacob’s favored son to the husband of Mary. This name is a masculine option, but variations like Josephine and Jody have grown in popularity for girls, showing how beautifully versatile it is. For that reason, Joseph will have a life full of possibilities and a heart full of kindness, whether they are an adventurous person or a kind person.
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Similar Names like Joseph
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| Josef |
| Józef |
| Giuseppe |
| Iosif |
| Jusuf |
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| Josiah |
| Benjamin |
| Samuel |
| Nathaniel |
| Ezekiel |
| Gabriel |
| Jonah |
| Jeremiah |
Sibling Name Ideas
Are you trying to find a sibling name for Joseph? Great choices include the following:
