Yossef
YO-sef
Yossef is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Yossef is a Hebrew name, a variant of Yosef, meaning 'God will add' or 'He will increase'. It is the original form of Joseph.”. It currently ranks #10851 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2014.
What Yossef Means
“Yossef is a Hebrew name, a variant of Yosef, meaning 'God will add' or 'He will increase'. It is the original form of Joseph.”
The Story of Yossef
This ancient Hebrew name, meaning 'God will add,' has been a vessel of divine promise since the earliest times.
Yossef is the original Hebrew form of the well-known name Joseph, meaning 'God will add' or 'He will increase.' It has a lineage tracing back to biblical times, a name carried through millennia by those seeking divine favor and abundance.
You feel a sense of deep faith and steady growth when you consider Yossef for your son. This name is for a child you imagine as kind and reliable, someone whose presence will enrich your lives. You see him as a source of quiet strength.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#13 in 2014
Total Births
169
First Recorded
1997
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