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Yosif

Иосиф

gift of God

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Full Name Detail

Name
Yosif
Origin
Russian
Gender
Male
Meaning
gift of God
Detailed Meaning
A name steeped in Orthodox Christian tradition, expressing gratitude for a child seen as a divine blessing. It carries warmth, faith, and a sense of being cherished and protected.

Embodies gratitude, blessing, and a sense of divine favor. This name is often chosen for boys seen as precious gifts, carrying a spiritual and heartfelt significance.
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Translations

russian
Иосиф

Syllable Breakdown

1. yo (prefix) 2. sif (suffix)
This breakdown helps explain how the final name is built and why it sounds the way it does.

Yosif Name Meaning and Style

Yosif is a male name of Russian origin, meaning gift of God.

It appears in the spiritual, Traditional, virtue name collections and has 2 syllables. Browse the related Russian names below for alternatives with a similar background.

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spiritual Traditional virtue

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