Josif Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOH-sif / /ˈjoʊsɪf/

Hebrew; Slavic

Meaning

Hebrew: God will add; Slavic: variant of Joseph

Historical & Cultural Background

Josif is a variant of the name Joseph, which has roots in Hebrew tradition. The name has been widely used across various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to its association with Saint Joseph, the husband of Mary. In Slavic cultures, Josif is a common form that reflects the linguistic adaptations of the original name. The name has maintained popularity in various forms throughout history.

Trend Summary

The name Josif has seen fluctuating popularity, with variations like Joseph remaining consistently popular in many cultures.

Similar Names

JosephJosueYosefJovianJorisJovanJossJosselyn

Variants

  • Joseph
  • Yosef

International Variants

  • José (Spanish)
  • Giuseppe (Italian)
  • Yusuf (Arabic)
  • Josué (French)

Famous people named Josif

Josif Broz Tito was a Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman who served as the Prime Minister and later President of Yugoslavia.

Josif K. is the protagonist in Franz Kafka's novel 'The Trial', representing themes of existentialism and bureaucracy.

Josif Pilsudski was a Polish statesman who served as the Chief of State and is considered a key figure in Poland's independence.

Josif Stalin was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and a significant figure in 20th-century history.

Fictional characters named Josif

Josif is a character in the video game 'Metro Exodus', serving as a member of the crew.

Josif is a character in the novel 'The Brothers Karamazov' by Fyodor Dostoevsky, representing complex moral dilemmas.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Josif was first seen in the United States in 1998. Josif has ranked as high as #1260 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Josif has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Josif

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19985
20035