Yossef

Yossef is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, a variant transliteration of Yosef (יוֹסֵף). The name is traditionally understood to mean "God will increase" or "God adds," derived from the Hebrew root Y-S-P. It appears in religious and secular usage across Jewish and Israeli communities and in diaspora populations.

In the Hebrew Bible, Yosef is the eleventh son of Jacob and a central figure whose story spans betrayal, interpretation of dreams and rise to power in Egypt; in Islamic tradition the same figure is known as Yusuf, a Prophet named in the Quran. Because of its biblical connections, the name has remained a popular choice for boys in many cultures.

Modern transliterations vary; Yossef, Yosef, and Yoseph are common in Hebrew contexts, while Yusuf is common in Arabic-speaking regions, Turkish Yusuf, and Persian Yousef. The English equivalent Joseph is widely used in Christian and secular naming.

Overall, Yossef remains a longstanding, culturally significant given name in Jewish, Israeli, and related communities, continuing to be chosen for its traditional meaning and historic associations.