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Joseph
Joseph is a common male name, derived from the Hebrew (). "Joseph" is used, along with " Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the modern-day Nordic countries. In Portuguese and Spanish, the name is "José". In Arabic, including in the Quran, the name is spelled , . In Kurdish (''Kurdî''), the name is , Persian, the name is , and in Turkish it is . In Pashto the name is spelled ''Esaf'' (ايسپ) and in Malayalam it is spelled ''Ousep'' (ഔസേപ്പ്). In Tamil, it is spelled as ''Yosepu'' (யோசேப்பு). The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries, and ''Joseph'' was one of the two names, along with ''Robert'', to have remained in the top 10 boys' names list in the US from 1925 to 1972. It is especially common in contemporary Israel, as either "Yossi" or "Yossef", and in Italy, where the name "Giuseppe" was the most commo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph (Genesis)
Joseph (; ) is an important Hebrews, Hebrew figure in the Bible's Book of Genesis. He was the first of the two sons of Jacob and Rachel (Jacob's twelfth named child and eleventh son). He is the founder of the Tribe of Joseph among the Israelites. His story functions as an explanation for Israel's residence in Egypt. He is the favourite son of the patriarch Jacob, and his envious brothers sell him into slavery in Biblical Egypt, where he eventually ends up incarcerated. After correctly interpreting the dreams of Pharaohs in the Bible, Pharaoh, he rises to vizier (Ancient Egypt), second-in-command in Egypt and saves Egypt during a famine. Jacob's family travels to Egypt to escape the famine, and it is through him that they are given leave to settle in the Land of Goshen (the eastern part of the Nile Delta). Scholars hold different opinions about the historical background of the Joseph story, as well as the date and development of its composition. Some scholars suggest that the bibli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josephine (given Name)
Josephine is a female name. It is the English version of the French name Joséphine, itself a female variant of the name Joseph, which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (Hebrew: יוֹסֵף), meaning "he shall add/grow". Variations Originally a diminutive form of the French name ''Josèphe'', Joséphine became the standard form in the 19th century, replacing ''Josèphe'', which eventually became a very rare name. In 2017, Josephine was the 107th most popular girls' baby name in the US. Diminutive forms of this name include Fifi, Jo, Josie, Joetta and Jojo. Other language variants include the Irish version Seosaimhín, the Spanish version Josefina or Josephina, and the Greek version Iosiphina ( Greek: Ιωσηφίνα). Alternate spellings include Yosefina and Gosefine. The Swedish version is Josefin or Josefine. The name started gaining popularity after 1800 due to the high profile of Joséphine de Beauharnais, a French noblewoman who became Napoleon's m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josephus (other)
Josephus (''Titus Flavius Josephus''; 37 – c. 100) was a Roman Jewish historian. Josephus may also refer to: From antiquity From the Middle Ages, and: Renaissance (Latinized names) * Josephus Abudacnus/Josephus Barbatus (''Yusuf ibn Abu Dhaqn''; born 1570s), Egyptian Coptic writer * Josephus Adjutus (c. 1602–1668), Assyrian theologian * Josephus Blancanus (''Giuseppe Biancani''; 1566–1624), Italian Jesuit astronomer, mathematician, and selenographer * Josephus Catalanus (''Giuseppe Catalani''; 1698–1764), Italian church historian * Josephus Exoniensis/Josephus Iscanus (''Joseph of Exeter''; fl. 1180–1190), English poet in Latin * Josephus a Matre Dei (''José de Calasanz''; 1557–1648), Spanish Catholic priest, educator and the founder of the Pious Schools * Josephus Quercetanus (''Joseph Duchesne''; c.1544–1609), French physician * Josephus Scottus (died between 791 and 804), Irish scholar, diplomat, poet and ecclesiastic * Josephus Struthius (1510–c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yosef
Yosef (; also transliterated as Yossef, Josef, Yoseph Tiberian Hebrew and Aramaic ''Yôsēp̄'' and Yosseph, or Joseph, Arabic ''Yusof'') is a Hebrew male name derived from the Biblical character Joseph. The name can also consist of the Hebrew yadah meaning "praise", "fame" and the word asaf. It is the Hebrew equivalent of the Arabic name ''Yusuf'' and the source of the English name '' Joseph''. The name appears in the Book of Genesis. Joseph is Jacob's eleventh son and Rachel's first son, and known in the Jewish Bible as Yossef ben- Yaakov. In Christian culture, the name has the additional significance of being the name of Saint Joseph, described in the canonical gospels as the husband of Mary, mother of Jesus, and Jesus' legal father. Given name * Yosef ben Matityahu (Flavius Josephus), Jewish general and historian * Yossi Avni-Levy (1962–), Israeli writer and diplomat * Yossef Bodansky, Israeli-American political scientist * (Yosef) Joseph Caro (1488–1575), Span ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José
José is a predominantly Spanish and Portuguese form of the given name Joseph. While spelled alike, this name is pronounced very differently in each of the two languages: Spanish ; Portuguese (or ). In French, the name ''José'', pronounced , is an old vernacular form of Joseph, which is also in current usage as a given name. José is also commonly used as part of masculine name composites, such as José Manuel, José Maria or Antonio José, and also in female name composites like Maria José or Marie-José. The feminine written form is ''Josée'' as in French. In Netherlandic Dutch, however, ''José'' is a feminine given name and is pronounced ; it may occur as part of name composites like Marie-José or as a feminine first name in its own right; it can also be short for the name ''Josina'' and even a Dutch hypocorism of the name ''Johanna''. In England, Jose is originally a Romano-Celtic surname, and people with this family name can usually be found in, or traced to, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Book Of Genesis
The Book of Genesis (from Greek language, Greek ; ; ) is the first book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. Its Hebrew name is the same as its incipit, first word, (In the beginning (phrase), 'In the beginning'). Genesis purports to be an account of the Genesis creation narrative, creation of the world, the early history of humanity, and the Jews#Origins, origins of the Jewish people. In Judaism, the theological importance of Genesis centers on the covenants linking God in Judaism, God to his chosen people and the people to the Promised Land. Genesis is part of the Torah or Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible. Tradition credits Moses as the Torah's author. However, there is scholarly consensus that the Book of Genesis was composed several centuries later, after the Babylonian captivity, Babylonian Babylonian captivity, captivity, possibly in the fifth century BC. Based on the scientific interpretation of Archaeology, archaeological, Genetics, genetic, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joey (given Name)
Joey is a unisex given name or nickname, used for both men and women, but more commonly for the former. It can be a short form of: *Joseph * Joel *Josiah *Joshua * Josephine *Joanna * Joanne * Joan * Jonas *Johannes * John *Jonah People with the given name Joey Male *Joey Abell (born 1981), American professional boxer * Joey Abs (born 1971), American retired professional wrestler * Joey Adams (1911–1999), American comedian, vaudevillian, radio host, nightclub performer, and author * Joey Aguilar, American college football player * Joey Aiuppa (1907–1997), American mobster * Joey Akpunonu (born 2001), American USL- and MLS player * Joey Alders (born 1999), Dutch racing driver * Joey Alexander (born 2003), Indonesian jazz pianist * Joey Allaham, Syrian-born American businessman and entrepreneur * Joey Allcorn (born 1980), American country music singer-songwriter * Joey Allen (born 1964), American musician and songwriter; member of glam metal band Warrant (American band) * Joey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo (given Name)
Jo is a given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Joanna, Joanne, Joseph, Josephine, George, etc. Notable people with the name include: Men * Jô (born 1987), Brazilian footballer, João Alves de Assis Silva * Jô (footballer, born 1988), Brazilian footballer, Josiel Alves de Oliveira * Jô (footballer, born 1992), Brazilian footballer, Jonatas Figueira Fernandes * Jo Jo Benson (1938–2014), stage name of Joseph M. Hewell, American R&B and soul singer * Jo Inge Berget (born 1990), Norwegian footballer * Jô Bilac (born 1985), Brazilian playwright * Jo Bogaert (born 1956), Flemish musician and producer *Johannes Jo Bonfrère (born 1946), Dutch football player and coach *Joakim Jo Bonnier (1930–1972), Swedish racing driver *Johannes Jo van den Broek (1898–1978), Dutch architect *John Jo Callis (born 1951), British guitarist, notably with The Human League *Jozef Jo Cals (1914–1971), Dutch Prime Minister *Jozef Jo Coenen (born 1949), Dutch architect *Joseph Jo Colruyt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe (given Name)
Joe is a masculine given name, usually a short form of Joseph. People with the given name Actors * Joe Alwyn (born 1991), British actor * Joe Anders (born 2003), American-British actor * Joe Anoa'i (born 1985), known professionally as Roman Reigns, American wrestler, actor and former college football player * Joe Ashman (born 1995), English actor * Joe DeRita (1909–1993), American and actor * Joe Duttine (born 1974), English actor * Joe Lynch (actor) (1925–2001), Irish actor * Joe Locke (born 2003), Manx actor * Joe Nunez, American actor * Joe Pesci (born 1943), American actor Athletes Baseball * Joe Black (1924–2002), American baseball pitcher * Joe DiMaggio (1914–1999), American baseball player * Joe Elbis (born 2002), Venezuelan baseball pitcher * Joe Horlen (1937–2022), American baseball pitcher * Joe Mauer (born 1983), American baseball player * Joe Musgrove (born 1992), American baseball pitcher * Joe Whitman (born 2001), American baseball pitcher Basketba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Increase (given Name)
Increase is a masculine given name. It is the English language literal translation of the name Joseph, which originates from Hebrew. Originating in England, the name was given primarily among Puritans in colonial New England and in the early 19th century in the United States. Since the 19th century, the name has decreased in popularity and is now rare, if not extinct. Meaning and origin The name Increase is the English literal translation of the name Joseph, which originates from the Hebrew language. The Hebrew version of Joseph, ''Yosef'' (''יוֹסֵף''), translates as meaning "Yahweh will/shall increase/add," or "He will add." This name, in turn, originates from the Hebrew verb ''yasap'' (''יסף''), which means "to add, increase, or repeat." Thus, the name Increase, originated in England and was a literal translation of the Hebrew name and verb, which relates to "increase" as another child as a gift from God. While first originating in England, the name Increase cam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josie (name)
Josie () is a diminutive of the female given name Josephine. People * Josie, a ring name of professional wrestler Sojournor Bolt (born 1977) * Josie Agius (1934–2015), aka "Aunty Josie", Aboriginal Australian educator and health worker * Josie Aiello, American singer-songwriter * Josie Arlington (1864–1914), American brothel madam * Josie Aslakson (born 1995), American wheelchair basketball player * Josie Bassett (1874–1964), American rancher associated with outlaws * Josie Bissett (born 1970), American actress * Josie Carroll (born 1957), Canadian Thoroughbred horse trainer * Josie d'Arby (born 1972), Welsh television presenter * Josie Davis (born 1973), American actress and producer * Josie DeCarlo (1923–2012), inspiration and namesake of the fictional Josie of Josie and the Pussycats (see below) * Josephine Earp (1861–1944), American actress and dancer called Josie by her common law husband, Western legend Wyatt Earp * Josie Gibson (born 1985), British med ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yusuf
Yusuf ( ') is a male name meaning " God increases" (in piety, power and influence).From the Hebrew יהוה להוסיף ''YHWH Lhosif'' meaning " YHWH will increase/add". It is the Arabic equivalent of the Hebrew name Yosef and the English name Joseph. It is widely used in many parts of the world by Arabs of all Abrahamic religions, including Middle Eastern Jews, Arab Christians, and Muslims. It is also transliterated in many ways, including Yousef, Yousif, Youssef, Youssif, Yousuf, Yoosuf and Yusef. Given name Yousaf * Yousaf Ali Khan, British film director * Yousaf Aziz Magsi (1908–1935), Baloch leader from the present-day Balochistan province of Pakistan * Yousaf Borahil Al-Msmare (1866–1931), Libyan Muslim resistance leader fighting against Italian colonization Yossef * Yossef Karami (born 1983), Iranian Taekwondo athlete * Yossef Romano (1940–1972), Libyan-born Israeli weightlifter (also known as Joseph Romano or Yossi Romano), killed in the 1972 Munich mas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
