Josi
Fact sheet
- Name
- Josi
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Josi is a diminutive of Josefine or Josephine.
What does the name Josi mean?
The first name Josi, a short form of Josefine and Josephine, carries the meaning 'God may increase' or interpreted as 'the one who increases by God'. The roots of the name lie in the masculine Hebrew name Josef, also known in the spelling Joseph. It is ultimately derived from the Hebrew term jasaf, which means 'to increase' or 'to add'. In the Old Testament, Josef is described as the eleventh son of Jacob, who acted as a significant advisor to the Pharaoh in Egypt. Josef is also a well-known figure in other religious texts such as the Tanakh and the Quran. The form Josi is not very common in Germany, while the variants Josie and Josy occur more frequently as girls' names. There is also a masculine spelling, which is Josey.
Where does the name Josi come from?
The origins of the girl's name Josi are found in the Hebrew region. As a short form of Josephine, Josi is derived from the ancient masculine name Joseph, which in turn comes from the ancient Hebrew word 'jasaf', meaning 'to increase' or 'to add'. The ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Josi?
The pronunciation of Josi is two syllables and gently rhythmic. In German, the name is predominantly pronounced as 'Jo-si' [ˈjoːzi], beginning with a long O sound that exudes calm. The voiced S adds a lively note to the sound, while the bright I gently rounds off the name. Josi thus conveys a friendly and uncomplicated impression – modern, open, and sonically harmonious.
When is the name day of Josi?
The name days for Josi are celebrated on February 8, March 19, October 11, and October 26.
Popularity
In Germany, Josi is among the popular first names. The name currently ranks 1,418th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 1,015th. Over the last ten years, Josi has been chosen approximately 190 times as a first name, placing it 1,648th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,757th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jo / Jojo / Josefine / Joshi / Josy
Similar first names
Famous people
- Josi Meier (Swiss politician)
- Josi Santos (Brazilian freestyle skier)
- Josi von Koskull (translator)
- Josi W Konski (Cuban film producer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Josi
What is the origin of the name Josi?
Josi is a short form of Josephine and has its origins in the Hebrew region. The name is derived from the masculine name Joseph, which comes from the ancient Hebrew word 'jasaf', meaning 'to increase' or 'to add'.
What does the first name Josi mean?
The meaning of the name Josi is 'God may increase' or 'the one who increases by God'. This meaning traces back to the Hebrew name Josef, who is known in the Old Testament as a significant advisor to the Pharaoh.
How popular is the name Josi?
In Germany, the form Josi is not very common, while the variants Josie and Josy occur more frequently as girls' names. The masculine spelling Josey also exists.