Yossi
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yossi
Yossi is a Hebrew diminutive of Yosef (Joseph), derived from the Hebrew root meaning "God will increase" or "God adds." The name has biblical origins from the patriarch Joseph, son of Jacob.
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Etymology
Yossi is a Hebrew diminutive of Yosef (Joseph), derived from the Hebrew root meaning "God will increase" or "God adds." The name has biblical origins from the patriarch Joseph, son of Jacob.
Yossi is primarily used in Jewish culture and communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews, and remains common in Israel as both a given name and a nickname for Yosef.
Yossi currently ranks #2,388 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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