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.
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
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#9 in 1981
Total Births
109
First Recorded
1972
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