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Josip

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Josip is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A Croatian and Slovenian form of Joseph, meaning 'God will increase' or 'Jehovah shall add'. It is a Biblical name.”, and peaked in popularity in 1981.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Josip Means

A Croatian and Slovenian form of Joseph, meaning 'God will increase' or 'Jehovah shall add'. It is a Biblical name.

The Story of Josip

A strong, classic name from Eastern Europe that peaked in the early 1980s, carrying a sense of steadfastness.

Josip is the Croatian and Slovenian form of the Biblical name Joseph. Rooted in Hebrew, Joseph means 'God will increase' or 'Jehovah shall add.' It has been a consistently strong name in its regions since at least the 1970s.

For your son, Josip signifies dependable strength and a faithful spirit. You imagine a child who is honest and hardworking, his reliable nature a source of comfort and support to all he encounters.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

HardworkingReliableHonestKind

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Peak Year

#9 in 1981

Total Births

109

First Recorded

1972

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