Curated name meaning and origin

Joseph

יוֹסֵף

Curated linguistic recordboy

May he add

At a glance

Research status
Curated linguistic record
Canonical spelling
Joseph
Script
Latin
Pronunciation
JOH-zef
Origin
Hebrew
Languages
Hebrew, English, French
Region
Global
Cultural / locale context
Jewish, Christian, Muslim
Gender usage
boy
Starting character
J
Letters / characters
6
Syllables
2
Style tags
traditional, international

Meaning and etymology

Meaning: May he add

From Hebrew Yosef, from a verb meaning to add

Spellings and related forms

Recorded spelling variants

YosefJose

Explicitly related names

Source and canonical record

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Data tier
Curated linguistic record
Canonical URL slug
joseph
Indexing
Canonical, indexable name page
Alias behavior
Unique known variants or transliterations resolve to this page; ambiguous aliases remain separate search results.
Transparent calculations

Numerology for Joseph

These are letter-value calculations, not scientific measurements. The model and exact spelling or transliteration used are shown so the result can be checked.

Pythagorean

Expression 1

Compound value: 28

Soul Urge: 11 · Personality: 8

Chaldean

Name number 11

Compound value: 29

Hebrew Gematria

Name number 3

Compound value: 156

Calculated from יוֹסֵף, not from a Latin spelling.

Primary interpretation

Master number 11 combines sensitivity with inspiration; grounding routines can help its ideas become usable.

Compound 29: Sensitivity in partnership; emotional boundaries and honesty matter.

Compatible numbers in this interpretive model: 2, 6, 7, 9, 11

Common questions about Joseph

What does the name Joseph mean?

May he add. From Hebrew Yosef, from a verb meaning to add

How is Joseph pronounced?

The pronunciation guide in this curated record is JOH-zef. Regional accents may vary.

What is the origin of Joseph?

The record classifies the origin as Hebrew, with usage in Hebrew, English, French.

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