Jozef
Meaning of Jozef
Jozef is a male name with origins in Polish and Slovak languages. It is pronounced as YO-zef (/jəˈzɛf/) in Polish and Slovak, and as YOH-zef (/joˈz?f/) in Dutch. The name Jozef is a variation of the more commonly known name Joseph or Josef. In terms of popularity, Jozef has been consistently used over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked around 4,000 to 5,000 in terms of occurrences. The highest number of occurrences for the name Jozef was recorded in 2013 with 29 newborns receiving this name. Overall, Jozef is a timeless and globally recognized name that can be considered for your baby boy.
Pronunciation
Polish,Slovak
- Pronunced as YO-zef (/jəˈzɛf/)
Dutch
- Pronunced as YOH-zef (/joˈz?f/)
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Notable People Named Jozef
| Jozef Tiso - Jozef Gašpar Tiso was a Slovak politician and Catholic priest who served as president of the Slovak Republic during World War II and was later executed for treason. |
| Jozef Šesták is a prominent Slovak diplomat and expert in international negotiations, having served as the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic and achieving the rank of Ambassador. |
| Jozef Murgaš was a multi-talented Slovak inventor, architect, botanist, painter, and Roman Catholic priest known for his contributions to the development of radio technology. |
| Jozef Božetech Klemens was a versatile Slovak artist known for his work as a portrait painter, sculptor, photographer, inventor, and naturalist, who took inspiration from an 11th-century painter and sculptor for his middle name. |
| Jozef Miloslav Hurban was a prominent leader in the Slovak National Council and the Slovak Uprising, as well as a writer, journalist, politician, organizer of Slovak cultural life, and a Lutheran pastor. |
| Jozef Kroner was a renowned Slovak actor known for his role in The Shop on Main Street and for his extensive work in Slovak, Czech, Bulgarian, and Hungarian films. |
| Jozef Stümpel - Jozef Stumpel is a former professional ice hockey center from Slovakia, known for his career in the NHL and representing his country in international tournaments, including the Winter Olympics and World Championships. |
| Józef Klemens Piłsudski was a prominent Polish statesman and military leader who played a key role in shaping Poland's post-World War I history. |
| Józef Haller von Hallenburg was a prominent lieutenant general in the Polish Army, a leader in the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association, and a notable political and social activist. |
| Józef Kuraś, also known as "Orzeł" and "Ogień", was a Polish Army lieutenant who later became a prominent figure in the underground resistance against both Nazi and Communist authorities. |
| Józef Glemp was a prominent Polish cardinal of the Catholic Church, serving as Archbishop of Warsaw from 1981 to 2006 and being elevated to the cardinalate in 1983. |
| Józef Czechowicz was a visionary avant-garde Polish poet known for his nostalgic and catastrophic themes, as well as his leadership in the literary avant-garde and bohemian circles in Lublin. |
| Józef Płoszko was a renowned Polish architect known for his architectural projects in Baku, Azerbaijan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. |
| Józef Rufin Wybicki was a prominent Polish nobleman, poet, and political activist known for writing "Mazurek Dąbrowskiego," the Polish national anthem. |
| Józef Krasnowolski was a Polish painter known for his artistic contributions. |
