Iosif name meaning
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What does Iosif mean?
Unwonted Iosif is originated from Hebrew is a boy name is used in Greek, Russian and Slavic. Iosif is version of biblical, long standing and predominant Joseph. Joseph is Latin equivalent of Ιωσηφ, the Greek Spelling of the Hebrew Name יוֹסֵף Meaning He Will Add.
Unwonted Joseph is originated from Hebrew, Joseph means "God Shall Add a Another Son, It will Enlarge and God will Increase".
How do I pronounce Iosif?
The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Iosif is i(o)-sif. yo-sif is another way(s) to say the name.
Variants of Iosif
Joseph, Guiseppe, Joey, Aaronjoseph, Josephanthony, Giuseppe, Jonah, Joei, Joel, Jo, Aharon, Aaron
How popular is the name Iosif?
In England and Wales, Iosif is a unique name where it has been in use since 2007 and has secured the place in top 1000 names. Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 914 on boy names chart when 33 babies were named Iosif.
There are over 196 babies that have been given the name Iosif in England and Wales. Iosif is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it is still in use. Also, it is uncommon in France, where it has been in use since 2003 and peaked in 2017 when it ranked 2036th.
But Iosif is a popular baby name in Romania where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Ukraine and Greece. At least, 40000 people globally have carried Iosif as their given name according to our research.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8230 | 9 |
| 2022 | 12269 | 5 |
| 2019 | 12117 | 5 |
| 2016 | 10730 | 6 |
| 2007 | 12362 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6524 | 5 |
Facts
Iosif in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | |
|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 5 | 5 |
 | 48 | 0 |
 | 72 | 23 |
 | 21 | 27 |
 | 26 | 0 |
What numbers say about Iosif?
People always leave the hard lifting to you because they know you are going to take care of everything. Sometimes you sabotage your success because you are not sure how to react in case you get what you want. Back in time, you were too focused on your career until you realized there's something more important to live for. Others need you in their life, but you don't need anyone. Follow your dreams and heart instead of rules.
Do you like Iosif? You would love these names
- Kalev - Anomalous boy name Kalev has origin in Hebrew, meaning of Kalev is "Messenger, Faithful Dog and Faith" is used dominantly in Hebrew. Kalev is a resultant of Caleb.
- Zelya - The girl name Zelya means "The Element Zelus with the Meaning Zealous Ardent" has origin in Hebrew. Zelya is resultant of Zelia.
- Magdala - Magdala's meaning is From the High Tower, Greatness or Tower is used as a girl name and is predominantly used in English is rooted from Hebrew
- Michaelene - Meaning of Michaelene is Who is Like God? and Like the Lord is of Hebrew origin is bestowed upon girls. Michaelene is effeminate version of Michael.
- Rachela - Girl name Rachela means "Ewe" which is used mainly in English, Italian and Polish is of Hebrew origin
Sibling Names for Iosif
Iosif is a unique baby name that originated from Greece and has become popular worldwide. If you're looking for sibling names that complement Iosif, we've compiled a list of some great options. From classic to contemporary, traditional to trendy, here are our top picks for sibling names that go perfectly with Iosif.
Names for Iosif's sister
Brother to Iosif
- Innessa
- Biserka
- Lada
- Kostya
- Dusa
- Khrystina
- Khristin
- Avdotya
- Czarina
- Alla
- Dinara
- Jalena
- Feodora
- Khristen
- Katya
- Alyona
- Khristina
- Faina
- Jalaina
Famous people named Iosif
- Iosif Amusin, Soviet historian, orientalist
- Iosif Igelström, Russian general
- Iosif Constantin Drăgan, Romanian and Italian businessman, writer
- Iosif Chișinevschi, Romanian communist politician
- Iosif Khriplovich, Russian theoretical physicist
- Iosif Shklovsky, Soviet astronomer and astrophysicist
- Iosif Gurko, prominent Russian field marshal during the Russo-Turkish War
- Iosif Grigulevich, Soviet NKVD Operative between 1937 and 1953
- Iosif Utkin, Russian poet of the World War II generation
- Iosif Iser, Romanian painter and graphic artist
- Iosif Rotariu, retired Romanian association football midfielder
- Iosif Vitebskiy, former Soviet Ukrainian Olympic medalist and world champion épée fencer
- Iosif Kalai, Romanian football player of Hungarian ethnicity
- Iosif Boroș, retired Romanian handball player
- Iosif Tâlvan, retired Romanian football midfielder
- Iosif Bardanashvili in movie Urban Feel as Composer
- In 1959 drama movie, V tvoikh rukakh zhizn, Iosif Kutyansky portrayed Pavel Stefanovich.
- In 1986, Iosif Ryklin characterized the role of N in drama, sci-fi movie Pisma myortvogo cheloveka.
- Iosif Tolchanov characterized the small role of V. I. Semizhilov in 1925 comedy film Zakroyshchik iz Torzhka.
Lists having Iosif
- Boy names beginning with I
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Hebrew Boy Names
- Greek Boy Names
- Russian Boy Names
- Slavic Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean God
- Baby Names that mean Increase
- Baby Names that mean Jehova
- Baby Names that mean Increases
- Baby Names that mean Enlarge
- Baby Names that mean Adds
- Baby Names that mean Yahweh
- Baby Names that mean Son
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls