Jozo

Jozo is a diminutive form of the biblical name Josef, used in Croatia. In the Slovak variant, it is written as Jožo.

What does the name Jozo mean?

The name Jozo, which also appears in the Slovak spelling Jožo, has its roots in the biblical Josef or Josip (Croatian) and Jozef (Slovak). It originates from Ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning 'God may add.' In Croatia, alongside Jozo, the diminutive forms Joško can be found, while in Slovakia, the form Jožko is common.

Where does the name Jozo come from?

The name Jozo or Jožo is a variant of Josef (Hebrew: יוֹסֵף jōsēf) and is derived from the Ancient Hebrew words jo, meaning 'God,' and jasaf, meaning 'to add' or 'to increase.'

How do you pronounce Jozo?

The name Jozo has a clear, two-syllable structure and is pronounced as 'Jo-zo' [ˈjoːzo]. The long O sound gives the name a sense of breadth and calm, while the voiced Z in the second syllable adds a subtle accentuation. The repeated open vowel structure gives the name a rounded finish. Jozo sounds lively and straightforward – friendly, present, and easy to remember.

When is the name day of Jozo?

The name days for Jozo and Jožo are celebrated on March 19, May 1, and September 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Jozo is a relatively common first name. It currently ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2010, when it reached 2,204th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,320th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,432nd. Internationally, there are also rankings for Jozo in various countries.

Famous people

• Jozo Bogdanovic (Yugoslav football player)
• Jozo Bozo (Croatian magician)
• Jozo Brkic (basketball player from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Jozo Josipovic (football player from Croatia)
• Jozo Matovac (football player from Sweden)
• Jozo Penava (composer from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Jozo Simunovic (footballer from Croatia)