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Joseph

/JO-suf/

God will add, may God add

What does Joseph mean?

Joseph is the husband of Mary in Christian tradition + a beloved Hebrew + Quranic name (as Yusuf). Strong + steady.

Origin

Religious / cultural tradition

Christian, Jewish, Muslim

Variations

Joseph · Jose · Yusuf

Nicknames

Joe · Joey

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Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.