What origin is the name Yossef?

Yossef comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Yossef — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Yossef

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yossef

Yossef

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

2 syllables

Yossef is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "A Marathi Christian transliteration of Joseph, representing the biblical hope that God shall add or increase.".

The meaning of Yossef is "A Marathi Christian transliteration of Joseph, representing the biblical hope that God shall add or increase." — a boy name of Hebrew origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A Marathi Christian transliteration of Joseph, representing the biblical hope that God shall add or increase.

Popularity

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What does Yossef mean?

Yossef is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "A Marathi Christian transliteration of Joseph, representing the biblical hope that God shall add or increase.".

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Sister names that go with Yossef

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Yossef.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Names with a similar meaning to Yossef

Yossef means "A Marathi Christian transliteration of Joseph, representing the biblical hope that God shall add or increase." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Joseph — "Joseph comes from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'God will add'. In the Bible, Joseph is a son of Jacob and also the husband of Mary." (Hebrew)