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Joseph

UK
/ˈdʒəʊzəf/
US
/ˈdʒoʊzəf/

Translations

Josephproper noun
UK
/ˈdʒəʊzɪf/
US
/ˈdʒoʊzəf/
Used as a male given name and to denote specific biblical or historical persons.
JosephNom biblique et nom de saint.
The story of Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dreams is central to the Book of Genesis.
L’histoire de Joseph interprétant les rêves du pharaon est centrale dans le livre de la Genèse.
Joseph was named after his grandfather, continuing a long family tradition.
Joseph a été nommé d’après son grand-père, perpétuant une longue tradition familiale.
Synonyms
Jozef
Iosif
Jose
José
Giuseppe
Yusuf
Yosef
Josef
Joey
Joe
Josephnoun
Josephs
pl
UK
/ˈdʒəʊzəf/
US
/ˈdʒoʊzəf/
Additional translations
josephVêtement féminin du XVIIIe siècle, d’usage historique.
Synonyms
Joey
Joe
Iosif
Josep
Josephus
Józef
Giuseppe
José
Yosef
Josef

Definitions

Josephproper noun
A male given name, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning “God will add”.
Joseph was named after his grandfather, continuing a long family tradition.
In the Bible, the eleventh son of Jacob and first son of Rachel, who was sold into slavery by his brothers and later became a powerful figure in Egypt.
The story of Joseph interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams is central to the Book of Genesis.
In the New Testament, the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus, venerated as a saint in many Christian traditions.
The carpenter Joseph is commemorated on Saint Joseph’s Day.
Josephnoun
A long, usually full-skirted riding coat or cloak with sleeves that was fashionable for women in the 18th century.
She fastened her Joseph before mounting the horse for the chilly morning ride.
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