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Joesph

JO-sef

Popularity

#6291

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

15,649

Peak Year

#320 in 1957

First Recorded

1881

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A variant spelling of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'God will increase'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Joseph Stalin

    Soviet dictator and political leader

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    American actor and filmmaker

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

ResponsibleDependableKindPractical

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