German, Scandinavian and Czech form of Joseph.
Biblical namesake: Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, is known for his coat of many colors, his rise to power in Egypt, and his role in saving his family during famine. (Genesis · Genesis 37, Genesis 39, Genesis 41)
Saintly namesake: Joseph of Anchieta was a 16th-century Spanish Jesuit missionary known for his work in Brazil. He is remembered for his dedication to education and evangelization. (June 9 · 16th century)
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