Where does “Joseph” come from?
Joseph is the English form of Hebrew יוֹסֵף, a name of unknown origin and meaning.
Joseph (English): One whose chastity is above temptation
Definitions
- One whose chastity is above temptation
Ancestry of “Joseph”, step by step
Joseph traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Hebrew יוֹסֵף
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hebrew | יוֹסֵף | shall add |
via Middle English Ioseph
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | Ioseph | Joseph biblical figure |