Yosef
Meaning of Yosef
Yosef is a male name with Hebrew origins. It is pronounced as yo-SEF (/joʊˈsɛf/). This name also has variations in different languages, such as Joseph and Yusuf.
In the United States of America, Yosef has been a popular choice for baby boys over the years. Although its ranking has fluctuated, it consistently appears on the list of top names. In recent years, Yosef has been given to around 350-400 newborns annually.
If you're considering naming your baby boy Yosef, you'll be joining many other parents who appreciate its strong and timeless quality. Its rich cultural heritage and widespread usage make it a name that is both familiar and unique.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as yo-SEF (/joʊˈsɛf/)
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Notable People Named Yosef
| Yosef Qafih - Rabbi Yosef Kapach was a prominent Yemenite-Israeli authority on Jewish religious law and a leader in the Yemenite Jewish community in Israel, known for his editions and translations of the works of early rabbinic authorities. |
| Yosef Eliyahu Chelouche was a prominent figure in the founding of Tel Aviv and a successful entrepreneur and industrialist. |
| Yosef Alon - Yosef (Joe) Alon, also known as Josef Plaček, was an Israeli Air Force officer and military attache to the U.S. who was tragically shot and killed in the driveway of his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland. |
| Yosef Navon was a Jerusalem businessman known for his role in building the Jaffa-Jerusalem railway and was honored with awards from the French and Turkish governments. |
| Yosef Dov Soloveitchik, also known as the author of Beis Halevi, was a prominent Talmudic scholar and the great-grandson of Chaim Volozhin. |
| Yosef Tzvi Dushinsky, also known as the Maharitz, was the first Rebbe of Dushinsky and Chief Rabbi (Gavad) of the Edah HaChareidis of Jerusalem. |
| Yosef Tzvi Dushinsky is the third Rebbe of the Dushinsky Hasidic dynasty in Jerusalem, Israel, and comes from a long line of influential leaders in the community. |
| Yosef Abramowitz is an Israeli-American environmentalist and solar energy advocate, serving as president and CEO of Energiya Global Capital and co-founder of the Arava Power Company. |
| Yosef Ahimeir - Yosef "Yossi" Ahimeir is an Israeli journalist, former politician, and director-general of the Jabotinsky Institute in Israel. |
| Yosef Eliyahu Deutch, a Jerusalem rabbi and philanthropist, was born in 1922 and passed away in 1983, and was the son of the renowned Rabbi Matisyahu Deutch. |
