* "Joseph" translates to "Иосиф" (Iosif) in Russian.
* "Vissarionovich" is a patronymic, meaning "son of Vissarion".
* "Dzhugashvili" is the family name.
"Stalin" is a nickname that was given to him during his revolutionary activities. It means "man of steel" in Russian, reflecting his perceived strength and determination.
It's important to note that "Stalin" itself is not a Russian word, but rather a nickname that became his official name in later years.