Joseph's
|Jo-seph's|
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/ˈdʒoʊzəfs/
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/ˈdʒəʊzəfs/
(Joseph)
ownership or association
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Joseph' originates from Hebrew, specifically the word 'Yosef', where 'Yahweh' meant 'God' and 'yasaf' meant 'to add or increase'.
Historical Evolution
'Yosef' transformed into the Greek word 'Ioseph', and eventually became the modern English name 'Joseph' through Latin and Old French.
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
possessive form of the name 'Joseph', indicating ownership or association.
Joseph's book is on the table.
Last updated: 2025/07/23 18:37