Yossef is a Hebrew spelling of Joseph, from Yosef, 'he will add; God shall increase.' One of the great biblical names, it reads as warm, classic, and timeless (said 'YOH-sef').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as this spelling, mostly in Jewish families. Rare, classic, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Yossef is a Hebrew spelling of Joseph — 'he will add; God shall increase' — a beloved biblical name (said 'YOH-sef').

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References — Yossef — Hebrew spelling of Joseph; 'God shall increase'

Variations

YosefYossephJoseph

Nicknames

Yossi

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What does the name Yossef mean?

Yossef is a Hebrew spelling of Joseph, meaning 'he will add; God shall increase.'

How do you pronounce Yossef?

It's said YOH-sef /ˈjo.sɛf/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yossef a boy or girl name?

Yossef is a boy's name.

How popular is Yossef?

Yossef is a rare name in the U.S.