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)