Josif
Meaning of Josif
The name Josif is a male name with its origin rooted in Hebrew. A variation of the popular name Joseph, Josif is pronounced as JOH-sif. It has a strong and timeless quality to it, making it a great choice for parents looking for a classic and traditional name for their baby boy. Although not as commonly used as Joseph, Josif still holds significance and carries the same meaning - "God will add." In terms of popularity, data from the United States reveals that there were five occurrences of the name Josif in 2003 and again in 1998, ranking at 10,893 and 9,631 respectively.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as JOH-sif (/dʒoʏsif/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Josif
| Josif Marinković - Josif Marinkovic was a Serbian composer and choral director known for his expressive melodies and sensitive treatment of lyrics. |
| Josif Pančić - Josif Pancic was a Serbian botanist and physician known for discovering the Serbian spruce and founding modern Serbian botany. |
| Josif Rajačić - Josif Rajacic was a Serbian Orthodox patriarch who also served as a leader of Serbian Vojvodina. |
| Josif Putnik was a Serbian Orthodox bishop who served in Pakrac and Timisoara. |
| Josif Kostić - Josif Kostic was a Serbian politician, army general, and prominent White Hand officer who also led Serbia's Military Academy. |
| Josif Miladinov is a Bulgarian Olympic swimmer who competed at Tokyo 2020 and signed up for the Enhanced Games in 2025. |
