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Yosef (name) means a male given name of Hebrew origin, equivalent to "Joseph.". Example: “Yosef read from the Torah at his bar mitzvah.”

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A male given name of Hebrew origin, equivalent to "Joseph."
"Yosef read from the Torah at his bar mitzvah."

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In plain EnglishThe Hebrew form of the name Joseph.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew יוֹסֵף (yoséf), equivalent to Joseph.

Origin: Hebrew

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What does “Yosef” mean?
The word “Yosef” means a male given name of Hebrew origin, equivalent to "Joseph.". In plain terms, the Hebrew form of the name Joseph.
How do you use “Yosef” in a sentence?
Here is “Yosef” used in a sentence: “Yosef read from the Torah at his bar mitzvah.”
What part of speech is “Yosef”?
“Yosef” is a name.
What is the meaning of Yosef?
"Yosef" (name) means a male given name of Hebrew origin, equivalent to "Joseph.".

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