Jos
Hebrew · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Jos
Jos is a Dutch diminutive of Jozef, which derives from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), meaning "God will increase" or "God adds." The name has roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition through the biblical figure Joseph, son of Jacob.
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Etymology
Jos is a Dutch diminutive of Jozef, which derives from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), meaning "God will increase" or "God adds." The name has roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition through the biblical figure Joseph, son of Jacob.
It is primarily used in Dutch and Flemish cultures, with historical significance in the Netherlands and Belgium; the name also appears in other European contexts where Joseph names are common, particularly in Christian-majority regions.
Jos currently ranks #11,396 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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