Jozsef
Meaning of Jozsef
Jozsef is a male name with Hungarian origin. In Hungarian, it is pronounced as YOZ-shef (/ˈjoʒɛf/). Variations of the name include Joseph and Josef. Although not as common in the United States, Jozsef has been given to a small number of newborns each year. It ranked 12th in popularity in 2005, with 6223 occurrences. The name has a rich history and carries strong associations with biblical figures such as Saint Joseph, the husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus. Jozsef is a timeless and classic choice for parents seeking a unique name with deep roots.
Pronunciation
Hungarian
- Pronunced as YOZ-shef (/ˈjoʒɛf/)
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Notable People Named Jozsef
| József Mindszenty - Jozsef Mindszenty was a Hungarian cardinal known for his steadfast opposition to fascism and communism. |
| József Antall - Jozsef Antall was Hungary's first democratically elected prime minister, serving from 1990 until his death in 1993. |
| József Törley - Jozsef Torley founded one of the most successful sparkling wine brands outside Champagne in the late 1800s. |
| József Molnár - Jozsef Molnar was a Hungarian writer, journalist, publisher and printer. |
| József Rippl-Rónai - Jozsef Rippl-Ronai was a Hungarian painter and an early pioneer of modernism in Hungary. |
| József Eötvös - Jozsef Eotvos is a Hungarian classical guitarist known for transcribing and first recording Bach's Goldberg Variations on guitar in their original key. |
| József Szabó - Jozsef Szabo was a Hungarian footballer and manager who played for Ferencvarosi TC and the Hungarian national team. |
| József Kossovits - Jozsef Kossovits was a Hungarian composer and cellist. |
| József Garami - Jozsef Garami was a Hungarian football forward and manager. |
| József Hátszeghy - Jozsef Hatszeghy was a Hungarian foil fencer and coach who competed in the 1936 and 1948 Olympics. |
| József Varró - Jozsef Varro was a Hungarian equestrian who competed in the 1972 and 1980 Summer Olympics. |
| József Petrikovics - Jozsef Petrikovics is a former international speedway rider who represented Hungary on its national team. |
| József Babay - Jozsef Babay was a Hungarian journalist, novelist, playwright and screenwriter who also wrote operetta librettos. |
