Joseph — meaning in English
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English meaning
- Joseph name A figure in the Hebrew Bible, the favored son of Jacob who was sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to power in Egypt.
Senses
Joseph is used for these senses in English:
- Joseph A en given name.
Joseph — full definition
- name A figure in the Hebrew Bible, the favored son of Jacob who was sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to power in Egypt.
- name In the New Testament, the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus.
- name A common male given name and surname derived from the biblical figure.
- noun Historically, a woman's long riding coat worn in the 18th century, buttoned down the front.