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The meaning of Joseph

Joseph has multiple meanings and origins. The Hebrew version of Joseph means May God give or increase. In the bible Joseph (Yosef) son of Jacob sold by his brothers into slavery and later rose to become a supreme power in Egypt. Also Jesus' legal father: a carpenter.. The Biblical version of Joseph means increase; addition.

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Numerological Meaning

People with this name tend to be natural leaders, self-sufficient, and ambitious. They generally want to make their own decisions in life and are not afraid to take charge or manage a situation. It is important for them to avoid extremes of bossiness or shyness. They tend to be too impulsive. Professionally, they can be successful in political leadership, celebrity status, or as a small business owner.

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*Numerological Meaning is based on the Pythagorean technique of name numerology, and was adapted from these sources: Aspire Press, Wikipedia