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/)
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Notable People Named Josif
| Josif Marinković, a Serbian composer and choral director, was a romanticist known for his melodic expression and innovative approach to text declamation in vocal genres. |
| Josif Pančić was a Serbian botanist and the first president of the Serbian Royal Academy, known for extensively documenting the flora of Serbia and discovering the Serbian spruce. |
| Josif Rajačić, also known as Josif Rajačić-Brinski, was a prominent Serbian religious leader and administrator. |
| Josif Putnik was a prominent bishop of the Serbian Orthodox Church, serving on the throne of the bishops of Pakrac and Timișoara. |
| Josif Kostić was a prominent Serbian politician, army general, and leader of the secret military organization, the White Hand, known for his service during World War II. |
| Josif Miladinov is a Bulgarian swimmer who competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics. |
