Variations of Joseph
Grandpa Joe's namesakes can take many forms, as the baby names here demonstrate.
Joseph
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"Jehovah increases"Description:
Joseph evolved from the Hebrew name Yosef, which was derived from the verb yasaf, meaning “to increase.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is the 11th and favorite son of Jacob and Rachel; in the New Testament, it is the name of the carpenter husband of the Virgin Mary, mother of Christ. Joe and Joey are common nicknames for Joseph, and Josephine is the feminine form.
Giuseppe
Origin:
Italian variation of JosephDescription:
This form of Joseph is an enduring classic in Italy. In the States it's been hovering under the radar for decades, unlike popular boy Giovanni. It could honor a grandpa Joe, and we think the traditional diminutive Beppe is pretty cute.
Yusuf
Origin:
Arabic variation of JosephDescription:
In the US, Yousef is a less commonly used spelling. In England and Wales, both variants are even more popular.
Yosef
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God shall add"Description:
A widely used Hebrew form of Joseph, with a sophisticated and continental air.
Josef
Origin:
German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of JosephMeaning:
"Jehovah increases"Description:
The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.
Josef
Origin:
German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of JosephMeaning:
"Jehovah increases"Description:
The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.
Josef
Origin:
German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of JosephMeaning:
"Jehovah increases"Description:
The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.
Josef
Origin:
German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of JosephMeaning:
"Jehovah increases"Description:
The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.
Josef
Origin:
German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of JosephMeaning:
"Jehovah increases"Description:
The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.
Josef
Origin:
German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of JosephMeaning:
"Jehovah increases"Description:
The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.
Pino
Origin:
Italian, diminutive of names such as GiuseppinoDescription:
There are many more substantial Italian choices.
Pepe
Origin:
Spanish variation of JosÉDescription:
Le Pew. We don't think so, although it's a megacommon nickname name in Latino countries.
José
Origin:
Spanish variation of JosephDescription:
The Number 30 name in the U. S. , and in recent years at the very top in Texas, reflecting the rapidly growing Latino population -- but still rarely used by Anglos.
Yousef
Origin:
Arabic, variation of YusufDescription:
In the US, the more traditional Yusuf is more popular choice.
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