Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew, German
Meaning: God will add, God will Increase, God will Add
Pronunciation: JOH-zef, /ˈjəʊzɪf/, JH OW S AH F
Popularity Rank: #1,454
Josef is a variant of Joseph, meaning 'God will add' or 'may Jehovah add/give increase' in Hebrew. It is a popular name among Christians and has been used by royalty and famous figures throughout history.
The name Josef is of Hebrew, German origin and means God will add, God will Increase, God will Add. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Josef is commonly found in Iran, Czechia, Austria, and 87 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JOH-zef
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈjəʊzɪf/
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 Josef is recorded 45,758 times globally, ranking it as the 1,454th most common name worldwide.
Josef is most prevalent in Iran, with 11,376 occurrences, making it the 39th most popular name in the country.
In Czechia, the name Josef is found among 1 in every 7 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | #39 | 1 : 16 |
| Czechia | #23 | 1 : 7 |
| Austria | #20 | 1 : 17 |
| Germany | #202 | 1 : 65 |
| Italy | #1,321 | 1 : 676 |
| Morocco | #1,670 | 1 : 1,283 |
| United States of America | #3,474 | 1 : 2,245 |
| Algeria | #1,575 | 1 : 1,663 |
| Switzerland | #319 | 1 : 234 |
| Sweden | #289 | 1 : 147 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Josef from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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