Joseph
Joseph is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. In the Old Testament, Joseph was the eleventh son of Jacob and the first with his wife Rachel. He was sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to become vizier, the second most powerful man in Egypt.
Joseph Meaning
He will add, God will increase
Historical Significance
Joseph has been a popular name in Christian countries for centuries, often given in honor of Saint Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus.
Fun Fact
Joseph is one of the few male names to have never left the top 20 most popular boys’ names in the US since the beginning of Social Security’s records in 1880.
Literature Reference
Joseph K. is the protagonist in Franz Kafka’s novel ‘The Trial’.
Music Reference
The song ‘Hey Joseph’ by Canadian singer-songwriter Corey Hart was released in 1983.
Famous Namesakes
- Joseph Stalin: Political leader, known for Leader of the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1952
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Actor, known for Inception, 500 Days of Summer
Similar Names
Joe, Joey, Josef, Josiah, Joshua
Joseph Nicknames
Joe, Joey, Jo, Jojo
Related Names
Sibling Names
Michael, Daniel, David, James, John, William, Matthew, Thomas, Mary, Elizabeth, Sarah, Anna, Ruth, Rebecca, Rachel, Leah