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Yoseph

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOH-səf /ˈjoʊ.səf/Medium

Meaning: A Hebrew/Ethiopian spelling of Joseph — from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; may God increase'Medium

In 30 seconds: God will add: Yoseph is the Hebrew Joseph — 'God will add; may God increase'. Classic, devout, and warm (said 'YOH-səf').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA Hebrew/Ethiopian spelling of Joseph — from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; may God increase'
U.S. rank (2024)#5868 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 937

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519752024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yoseph is a Hebrew and Ethiopian spelling of Joseph — from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; may God increase' (from yasaf, 'to add'). Joseph was the cherished son of Jacob, sold into Egypt and risen to greatness. A classic, devout name across Jewish, Christian, and Ethiopian traditions (said 'YOH-səf'; nickname Yosi).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Ethiopian families. Rare in this spelling, God-will-add at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Joseph means 'God will add; may God increase' (Hebrew Yosef) — the beloved son of Jacob — Yoseph is a Hebrew/Ethiopian spelling, classic and devout (said 'YOH-səf').
Overall data confidence 74%
Behind the Name — Joseph — root etymology

Variations

JosephYosefYusef

Nicknames

Yosi

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If you like Yoseph…

Yosef— a fellow Hebrew spelling
Joseph— the English form
Yusuf— the Arabic form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yoseph mean?

Yoseph is the Hebrew Joseph — 'God will add; may God increase'.

How do you pronounce Yoseph?

It's said YOH-səf /ˈjoʊ.səf/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yoseph a boy or girl name?

Yoseph is a boy's name.

How popular is Yoseph?

Yoseph is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Joseph is more common.

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