🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

요셉

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Yosep

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Joseph/ˈdʒoʊ.zəf/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"요셉은 흔한 이름입니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A male given name of Hebrew origin.

    "Joseph is a common name in many cultures, often associated with the biblical figure."
  2. 2

    A person bearing the name Joseph.

    "My friend Joseph is an excellent musician."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name Joseph originates from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'He will add.' It has been used since biblical times, particularly in reference to the biblical figure Joseph, son of Jacob, who is known for his coat of many colors and his rise to power in Egypt.

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