Josef Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Josef Name at a Glance

Name	Josef
Meaning	Danish form of Joseph.
Origin	Danish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Josef Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Josef means “Danish form of Joseph”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Josef Name Origin

Our database records Josef under Danish origin. Browse more Danish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Josef a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Josef is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Josef

When considering Josef for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.