Joseph

Colors Related to this Name: Yellow, Orange and Gold

Qualities Related to this Name: Born Leader, Determined

Popularity: This is a very popular name in the US. Ranking #20 in 2013 and #20 in 2014.

Meaning

In English

Origin: Old Testament Hebrew יוֹסֵף ‎(Yoséf, “(God) shall add”); a son of Jacob.

Meaning(s):

-Eleventh and favorite son of Jacob, by his wife Rachel.

-The 12th sura (chapter) of the Quran

-The husband of Virgin Mary.

-(Christianity) (w Joseph of Arimathea); man who donated his own prepared tomb for the burial of Jesus.

-( male name -comes from the Hebrew language-), popular as a middle name.

In French

Meaning(s):

-Joseph (biblical figure)

-( male name), related with English Joseph.

In German

Meaning(s):

-( male name), a less common spelling of Josef.

In Manx

Meaning(s):

-( male name)