* Hebrew: The name originates from the Hebrew name "יוֹסֵף" (Yosef) meaning "God will increase" or "God will add."
* Greek: The Greek form of the name, "Ιωσήφ" (Ioseph), was derived from the Hebrew name and also means "God will increase."
While the name has spread to many cultures and languages, its core meaning remains consistent across its origins.