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♂ Josephus
What does Josephus mean?
Josephus 
as a boys' name is a Hebrew name, and the name Josephus means "Jehovah increases". Josephus is an alternate form of Joseph (Hebrew). Biblical: the son of Jacob who.
Variations
OTHER FORMS VIA JOSEPH Josep, Josephe
CREATIVE FORMS(male)
(female)
MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Josephus Abner (J.A.), ..
How popular is Josephus?
Josephus is a rare first name for males. Josephus is also a rare last name for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)
Josephus was first listed in 1880-1889 and reached its top rank of #974 in the U.S. then, but is not listed at the moment. (TOP 2000 NAMES, 2018)
Which version is better?
Joseph (#23 VIA LATEST LIST) is the only other popular variation form of Josephus. Adoption of these forms of Josephus was more pronounced among parents during the years 1910-1919 (ADOPTION OF 2.7%) and has become much reduced since (ADOPTION 0.5%, DOWN 80.3%).
Similar Names
Suggested similar-sounding names are Adelphus, Adolphus▼, Aonghus, Arsenius, Cleophus, Dollphus (see Dolph), Dolphus, Eusebius, Homerus, Jehu, Jephers, Jephry, Jesous, Jesus, Johnpaul, Jones, Jonpaul, Jose▼, Josef, Joseito, Joselito, Josh▼, Joshua▼, Joshuah, Josiah▲, Josias, Josip, Joss, Josua, Josue▲, Joushua, Justinus, Justus▲, Modestus, Ponthus, Rochus and Sophus. These names tend to be more frequently used than Josephus.
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