Yossi
Meaning of Yossi
Yossi is a male name with Hebrew origin. It is pronounced as YO-see (/joʊsi/) in English. The name has variations, such as Yosi. In the United States, Yossi has been given to newborns since at least 1990, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In recent years, it has been moderately popular, ranking around the 3000s in terms of occurrence. The name Yossi carries a rich cultural heritage and is associated with strength and resilience.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as YO-see (/joʊsi/)
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Notable People Named Yossi
| Yossi Shai Benayoun is an Israeli former professional footballer known for his career in Israel and England, and he currently serves as the sporting director of the Israel national team. |
| Yossi Sheffi is the Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a prolific author and entrepreneur. |
| Yossi Beilin - Yosef "Yossi" Beilin is a prominent Israeli politician who held various ministerial and leadership roles in the Israeli government, primarily within the Labour Party, and later founded a business consultancy company after retiring from politics. |
| Yossi Cohen - Yosef "Yossi" Meir Cohen is a former Director of Mossad, the national intelligence agency of Israel. |
| Yossi Fine, an Israeli bassist and producer, is known for fronting the world music/reggae/funk band Ex-Centric Sound System. |
| Yossi Sarid was an influential Israeli politician and news commentator known for his determined moral stance and leadership of the Meretz party. |
| Yossi Banai - Yosef "Yossi" Banai was a multi-talented Israeli artist known for his contributions to music, theater, and comedy, and was highly acclaimed in Israel. |
| Yossi Dina is an Israeli pawnbroker, businessman, entrepreneur, and reality television personality. |
| Yossi Zana - Yoseph "Yossi" Zana is a former Israeli professional association football player and international. |
| Yossi Bachar is an Israeli Major general (Aluf) who commands the IDF's General Staff Corps. |
