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Joe

|Joe|

A2

🇺🇸

/dʒoʊ/

🇬🇧

/dʒəʊ/

average man

Etymology
Etymology Information

'Joe' originates from the Hebrew name 'Yosef', which means 'God will add'.

Historical Evolution

'Yosef' transformed into the Latin 'Josephus', and eventually became the modern English name 'Joe'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'God will add', but over time it evolved into a common given name.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a common given name for a male, often used informally to refer to an average or typical man.

Joe went to the store to buy some groceries.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a cup of coffee (informal, US).

I need a cup of Joe to start my day.

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Last updated: 2025/01/14 02:57