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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJoseph
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Joseph
"Joseph ist ein häufiger Name."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A male given name of Hebrew origin.
"Joseph is a common name in many cultures, often associated with the biblical figure." - 2
A person bearing the name Joseph.
"My friend Joseph is an excellent musician."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name Joseph originates from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'He will add.' It has been used since biblical times, particularly in reference to the biblical figure Joseph, son of Jacob, who is known for his coat of many colors and his rise to power in Egypt.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Joseph" is said worldwide
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Joseph
Transliteration: Joseph
"Joseph est un prénom courant."
Joseph
Transliteration: Joseph
"Joseph ist ein häufiger Name."
Giuseppe
Transliteration: Giuseppe
"Giuseppe è un nome comune in Italia."
José
Transliteration: José
"José es un nombre popular en muchos países."
José
Transliteration: José
"José é um nome comum em Portugal."
जोसेफ
Transliteration: Josef
"जोसेफ एक लोकप्रिय नाम है।"
约瑟
Transliteration: Yuēsè
"约瑟是一个常见的名字。"
요셉
Transliteration: Yosep
"요셉은 흔한 이름입니다."
ヨセフ
Transliteration: Yosefu
"ヨセフは一般的な名前です。"
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