Joseph

Joseph derives from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "he will add" or "God will increase," from the verb yasaf. In the Hebrew Bible, Joseph is the eleventh son of Jacob and Rachel, sold into slavery in Egypt but rising to become a powerful official; the name was later borne by Joseph, the husband of Mary, making it central to Christian tradition as well. Its enduring popularity across Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures spread it throughout Europe and the wider world. Related forms include Josef, Giuseppe, José, Yusuf, and Jozef.