Josip
Josip is the traditional Croatian and South Slavic equivalent of Joseph. It beautifully marries ancient biblical heritage with a distinct Adriatic cultural charm. A strong, vibrant choice with immediate recognition across Europe.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisBiblical name meaning "may the Lord add" or "God will multiply".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Chorvátska podoba biblického mena Jozef, ktorá prostredníctvom gréčtiny a latinčiny vychádza z hebrejského mena Jóséf (יוֹסֵף). Jeho význam sa vykladá ako „nech Hospodin pridá“ alebo „Hospodin rozmnoží“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Josip is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
JOSIP
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling25 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsVyslovuje sa [josip] s prízvukom na prvej slabike.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Josip
28People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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2 + 1 = 3 syllables
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