Йо́сип
Jósypmasculine
The English name Joseph is translated into Ukrainian as Йо́сип (Jósyp). Wiktionary also lists Джо́зеф (Džózef).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Йо́сип | Jósyp | masculine |
| Джо́зеф | Džózef | masculine, transliteration |
Which one should you use?
Йо́сип is the traditional Ukrainian version of the name, while Джо́зеф is a transliteration used specifically for the English name Joseph.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both provided forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
Jósyp
Did you know?
- If you were calling out to a 'Йо́сип' in a crowd, you would often use the vocative case, changing the ending to Йо́сипе.
- While Йо́сип is the standard form, many Ukrainians may use the variant Ю́зеф when referring to people of Polish descent.
- The Ukrainian name Йо́сип shares the same biblical root as the Hebrew name 'Yosef', which means 'God will add'.
Examples in context
- Запрошую Йосипа до нашої конференції.I invite Joseph to our conference.
- Йо́сип це дуже старе ім'я.Yosyp tse duže stare im'ya.Joseph is a very old name.
- Ти знаєш людину на ім'я Йо́сип?Ty znayeš lyudynu na im'ya Yosyp?Do you know a person named Joseph?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “joseph” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
