Josip
/YOH-seep/ Slavic Male
Meaning & Origin
Josip is a Slavic name meaning "Josip means "God will increase" or "God will add". It's a form of Joseph, carrying the same religious connotation of divine favor and growth.". Josip is a Slavic variant of Joseph, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף). Yosef comes from the root yasaf (יסף) meaning "to add" or "increase".
Quick Facts
Language Slavic
Gender Male
Phonetic YOH-seep
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as YOH-seep. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Josip
- · Josip Broz Tito - Yugoslav President
- · Josip Jelačić - Croatian Ban
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