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Josef
Josef (name) means a male given name, a variant spelling of Joseph used in German, Czech, and other European languages. Example: “Josef trained as a violinist in Vienna.”
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A male given name, a variant spelling of Joseph used in German, Czech, and other European languages.
"Josef trained as a violinist in Vienna."
"A monument to Soviet dictator Josef Stalin erected in Moscow's metro is stirring debate, with some Russians welcoming it as a historical tribute, but others saying it's a mistake to commemorate someone who presided over so much suffering."
— , Monument to Soviet dictator Josef Stalin in Moscow metro stirs debate (2025)
How to use Josef
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA European spelling variant of Joseph.
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What does “Josef” mean?
The word “Josef” means a male given name, a variant spelling of Joseph used in German, Czech, and other European languages. In plain terms, a European spelling variant of Joseph.
How do you use “Josef” in a sentence?
Here is “Josef” used in a sentence: “Josef trained as a violinist in Vienna.”
What part of speech is “Josef”?
“Josef” is a name.
Is “Josef” a common word?
“Josef” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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