Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God will Increase, Jehova Increases, It will Enlarge
Pronunciation: JOH-zef, /ˈdʒoʊzəf/, JH OW S AH F
Popularity Rank: #197
Derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'God will add' or 'May He add'. It is a common name in Christianity and Judaism, famously borne by Joseph in the Bible, the husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus.
The name Joseph is of Hebrew origin and means God will Increase, Jehova Increases, It will Enlarge, God Shall Add (a Another Son). It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Joseph is commonly found in United States of America, Nigeria, South Africa, and 99 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JOH-zef
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒoʊzəf/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH OW S AH F
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
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At NamesLook, the name Joseph is recorded 218,300 times globally, ranking it as the 197th most common name worldwide.
Joseph is most prevalent in United States of America, with 61,293 occurrences, making it the 47th most popular name in the country.
In Malta, the name Joseph is found among 1 in every 14 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #47 | 1 : 30 |
| Nigeria | #18 | 1 : 44 |
| South Africa | #46 | 1 : 148 |
| France | #303 | 1 : 111 |
| United Kingdom | #203 | 1 : 50 |
| Cameroon | #3 | 1 : 59 |
| Ghana | #8 | 1 : 34 |
| Italy | #648 | 1 : 223 |
| Saudi Arabia | #662 | 1 : 588 |
| Egypt | #950 | 1 : 477 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Joseph from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 25, 2024 09:24 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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Love this name 'JOseph'
This is so truth upon truth description of my most beautiful awesome man!!!One thing missing is the magic Joseph brings to light. Other than that missing it was spot on!