Josef
/JOHSUHF/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Josef is a English name meaning "He will enlarge". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The name Josef originates from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), derived from the verb "yasaf" (יָסַף) meaning "to add" or "to increase".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic JOHSUHF
IPA ˈdʒoʊsəf
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as JOHSUHF. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Josef
- · Josef Stalin - Soviet leader
- · Josef Mengele - Nazi physician
- · Josef Albers - Artist
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