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Name Origin

Joseph is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God will increase' or 'may God add'. It's a prominent name in the Bible, referring to the son of Jacob and Rachel who rose to power in Egypt.

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Famous People

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

Composer

  • Considered the 'Father of the Symphony'
  • Prolific composer of symphonies, string quartets, and operas

Joseph Pulitzer (1847-1911)

Newspaper publisher

  • Founded the Pulitzer Prizes for journalism, literature, and music

Joseph Conrad (1857-1924)

Author, Novelist

  • Wrote acclaimed novels such as 'Heart of Darkness' and 'Lord Jim'
  • Known for his exploration of themes like colonialism, morality, and the human condition

Joseph Gordon-Levitt (1981-)

Actor, Director, Filmmaker

  • Starred in films such as 'Inception', '500 Days of Summer', and '(500) Days of Summer'
  • Founded the online production company HitRecord

Joseph Biden (1942-)

Politician

  • 46th and current President of the United States
  • Former Vice President of the United States (2009-2017)