Overview
Gender Distribution
Origin and Meaning
Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
Joseph comes from the Hebrew name יוֹסֵף (Yosef) meaning 'he will add', 'he will increase', or 'God will add'. In the Bible, Joseph is the eleventh son of Jacob and his coat of many colors made him the favorite son among the other eleven. He was sold into slavery by his brothers and rose to power in Egypt where he became a trusted advisor to the Pharaoh. Joseph is a popular name among Christians and is often given in reference to Saint Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
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