ܝܘܣܦ
Yausep
The English name Joseph is translated into Aramaic as ܝܘܣܦ (Yausep).
ܝܘܣܦ is a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Yausep.
Did you know?
- The root of ܝܘܣܦ is related to the Aramaic verb meaning 'to add', reflecting the biblical meaning that God would 'add' another son.
- The letter ܦ at the end of ܝܘܣܦ can represent both a 'p' and an 'f' sound depending on the dialect and historical period.
- In the Syriac alphabet, which is a major form of Aramaic, ܝܘܣܦ is written in a cursive style where letters are frequently connected.
Examples in context
- ܝܘܣܦ ܚܒܝܪܝ.Yoseph khabiri.Joseph is my friend.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- ܠܝܠܝ Lilyܐܝܟܐ ܗܘ ܝܘܣܦ?Aykā hū Yosef?Where is Joseph?
- ܡܝܟܐܝܠ Michaelܝܘܣܦ ܒܒܝܬܐ ܗܘ.Yosef b-baytā hū.Joseph is at home.
- ܠܝܠܝ Lilyܐܢܐ ܒܥܝܐ ܠܝܘܣܦ.Ana bʿyā l-Yosef.I want Joseph.
- ܡܝܟܐܝܠ Michaelܐܢܐ ܐܩܪܐ ܠܗ.Ana aqrā leh.I will call him.
