Josephus: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ohs-ehph-oos
Origin: Greece
gender-male

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Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: God will add

Josephus is a name of Greek origin, derived from the name Iōsēpos (Ἰώσηπος), meaning "God will add. " The name Josephus has significant historical importance as it belongs to Flavius Josephus, a Roman-Jewish historian and military leader who lived in the 1st century AD. His writings, particularly "The Jewish War" and "The Antiquities of the Jews, " are crucial sources for understanding the history of the Jewish people and the context of early Christianity. The name Josephus has been used to denote a historian or scholar who writes about Jewish history and culture.

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chat-overall Josephus is currently #28888 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Josephus is currently #12206 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Josephus is currently #14484 on Kiindred Unique Names

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