Jozef
Meaning of Jozef
Jozef, a masculine appellation deriving from the Hebrew Yosef—“He will add”—and transmitted through the Latin Iosephus, finds its most vivid expression in Slavic cultures (Polish, Slovak) and the Dutch-speaking world, where it is pronounced YO-zef (/jəˈzɛf/) and YOH-zef (/joˈzɛf/) respectively. Steeped in biblical pedigree—from the Old Testament patriarch Jacob’s son to the New Testament’s humble guardian of Jesus—Jozef conveys themes of providential increase, steadfast piety and familial stewardship. In the United States it occupies a niche of quiet distinction: over the past decade it has been conferred on roughly a dozen to two dozen newborn boys annually, securing a position around the 900th rank among male given names. This steady, specialized usage underscores Jozef’s appeal to parents who seek a name that marries classical gravitas with an undercurrent of esoteric charm.
Pronunciation
Polish,Slovak
- Pronunced as YO-zef (/jəˈzɛf/)
Dutch
- Pronunced as YOH-zef (/joˈz?f/)
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Notable People Named Jozef
| Jozef Gaspar Tiso was a Slovak priest and dictator who led a Nazi client state during World War II and was executed for treason in 1947. |
| Jozef Murgaš - Jozef Murgas was a Slovak inventor, artist and Catholic priest who helped pioneer radio technology. |
| Jozef Bozetech Klemens was a Slovak artist, photographer, inventor and naturalist who named himself after an 11th-century artist and abbot. |
| Jozef Miloslav Hurban was a Slovak writer, pastor, and political leader who helped lead the Slovak Uprising of 1848 to 1849. |
| Jozef Kroner was a Slovak actor best known for starring in the Oscar-winning film The Shop on Main Street. |
| Jozef Stümpel - Jozef Stumpel is a Slovak former NHL player who won gold with Slovakia at the 2002 World Championships. |
| Józef Piłsudski - Jozef Pilsudski was a Polish statesman and military leader who helped restore Poland's independence in 1918. |
| Józef Haller - Jozef Haller von Hallenburg was a Polish general, World War I legionary, scouting leader, and political activist. |
| Józef Kuraś - Jozef Kuras was a Polish resistance fighter who fought Nazi occupation during World War II and later opposed Communist rule. |
| Józef Glemp - Jozef Glemp was a Polish cardinal who served as Archbishop of Warsaw and Primate of Poland. |
| Józef Czechowicz - Jozef Czechowicz was a Polish avant-garde poet known for his dreamlike imagery and musical verse. |
| Józef Płoszko - Jozef Ploszko was a Polish-born Russian architect known for designing many buildings in Baku in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. |
| Józef Wybicki - Jozef Wybicki was a Polish poet and political activist who wrote Poland's national anthem. |
