Josef
YOH-sef
Popularity
#2286
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
9,112
Peak Year
#220 in 1999
First Recorded
1900
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Josef is a form of Joseph. It is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God will increase'. It is popular in Germanic and Slavic countries.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Josef Mengele
Infamous Nazi physician in Auschwitz
Josef Albers
German-born American artist and educator
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