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How to pronounce Joseph (JOH-zef)

Joseph

JOH-zef

Johzef

The 's' sounds like a 'z'. Often shortened to Joe in Australia.

Notes

The 's' sounds like a 'z'. Often shortened to Joe in Australia.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
God shall add

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Joe
  • Joey
  • Jose
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Old Testament son of Jacob who became a ruler in Egypt; husband of Mary in the New Testament.

Notable people

  • Joseph Stalin (Soviet leader)
  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt (American actor)

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