Josip
Croatian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Josip
Josip means "God will increase" and derives from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), the same root as the English name Joseph.
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Etymology
Josip means "God will increase" and derives from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), the same root as the English name Joseph. The name is predominantly used in Croatian, Serbian, and other South Slavic cultures, with particular prevalence in Catholic and Orthodox Christian communities, and has been borne by notable historical figures including Josip Broz Tito, the former Yugoslav leader.
Josip currently ranks #11,438 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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