Iosif

The name Iosif belongs to the group of male first names and has its roots in Ancient Hebrew. Its meaning is often understood as 'God will increase' or alternatively as 'God adds'.

What does the name Iosif mean?

Iosif is a male first name that traces back to Ancient Hebrew. The name is interpreted as 'God will increase' or 'God adds'. In the variants Greek, Romanian, and Russian, it corresponds to the name Josef.

Where does the name Iosif come from?

The name Iosif originates from Ancient Hebrew and means something like 'God will increase' or 'God adds'. The root word jasaf represents the concepts of adding and increasing. It is common in the languages Greek, Romanian, and Russian.

How do you pronounce Iosif?

The pronunciation of Iosif is clear and melodic. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Jo-sif' [ˈjoːzɪf] or [ˈjoːsɪf]. The first syllable begins with a soft J sound and a long O, which conveys a sense of openness. The second syllable, which contains a short I, sounds precise and neutral. The final 'f' elegantly rounds off the name. Iosif thus radiates a classic, calm, and dignified aura.

When is the name day of Iosif?

The name days for Iosif are celebrated on several dates: January 29, March 19, May 1, June 9, June 23, August 25, and September 11.

Popularity

In Germany, Iosif is among the fairly popular first names and currently ranks 1,344th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2018, reaching rank 879. Over the last ten years, the name has been chosen around 300 times, placing it 1,217th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,472.

Nicknames & pet names

Josi

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