Joseph

Joseph - Overview of holidays

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Joseph is a name for a boy.

Meaning of the name Joseph

The name Joseph comes from the Hebrew name יוֹסֵף (Yosef), which means "the Lord will add" or "adding". The name Joseph is very ancient and has deep historical roots. It is associated with the biblical figure of Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel, who played a key role in the story of the Old Testament. The name Joseph is widespread and used in many cultures and languages around the world.

Where the name Joseph originated

The name Joseph has its origins in the Hebrew name יוֹסֵף (Yosef), which is ancient and comes from the Middle East. This name means "The Lord will add" or "Adding". The name Joseph has spread to many cultures, primarily due to the biblical figure of Joseph, the son of Jacob, who played a prominent role in the biblical story and was highly revered.

Where the name Joseph is used

The name Joseph is used around the world in different forms and variations. It is especially common in countries with a Christian tradition, such as the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and other European countries. In English-speaking countries, the form "Joseph" is often used, while in other languages it may occur with different local variations, such as "José" in Spain and Latin America, "Giuseppe" in Italy, "Josef" in the Czech Republic, and "Joseph" in French. The name Joseph is significant for its biblical history and is popular for its simplicity and wide recognition worldwide.

Derivatives of the name Joseph

• Joe (English)
• Joey (English)
• José (Spanish, Portuguese)
• Giuseppe (Italian)
• Josef (Czech)
• Józef (Polish)
• Jozef (Slovak)
• Josip (Croatian, Slovenian)
• Josif (Russian)
• Youssef (Arabic)

How many people are named Joseph

The exact number of people named Joseph cannot be easily determined, but the name Joseph is very common around the world, especially in countries with a Christian tradition. In the U.S., for example, according to statistics from 2020, there were approximately 2.5 million men with this name. Overall, it can be estimated that the number of bearers of the name Joseph may be in the hundreds of millions if we include the different language variants of this name around the world.

Notable bearers of the name Joseph

• Joseph Stalin - Soviet dictator and leader during World War II.
• Joseph Conrad - A prominent Polish-British writer, author of novels such as Heart of Darkness.
• Joseph Gordon-Levitt - American actor and director, known for films such as "Inception", "500 Days of Summer" and "Don Jon".
• Joseph Haydn - Austrian composer, a leading figure of the Classical period, composer of many symphonies, sonatas and operas.
• Joseph Pulitzer - American journalist and publisher after whom the Pulitzer Prize in journalism, literature and music is named.
• Joseph Campbell - American writer and professor, known for his theories on myths and heroic journeys.
• Joseph Smith - Founder of Mormonism and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Joseph Fiennes - English actor, known for his roles in "Shakespeare in Love" and "The Handmaid's Tale".

When does Joseph celebrate their holiday

	Joseph celebrates a holiday according to the Holidays Germany calendar in the month of March, specifically on September 16. In this year 2024, she celebrates on September 16, 2024, which is a Tuesday. In 2025, it then comes out on a Wednesday.
	Joseph celebrates a holiday according to the Holidays of France calendar in the month of March, specifically on September 16. In this year 2024, she celebrates on September 16, 2024, which is a Tuesday. In 2025, it then comes out on a Wednesday.
	Joseph celebrates a holiday according to the Holidays Denmark calendar in the month of March, specifically on September 16. In this year 2024, she celebrates on September 16, 2024, which is a Tuesday. In 2025, it then comes out on a Wednesday.