Josiff

Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

Josiff Origin and Meaning

The name Josiff is a boy's name.

Josiff is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Joseph, which derives from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' This particular spelling variation may reflect Slavic, particularly Russian or Ukrainian influences, where the name might be rendered as Iosif or Yosif. While less common than the standard Joseph spelling, Josiff preserves the name's biblical heritage and significance. Joseph appears in both the Old Testament as the son of Jacob and in the New Testament as the earthly father of Jesus. The Josiff variation remains relatively rare, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive spelling of a traditional name while maintaining its historical and religious significance.