Origin and Meaning of Joeb

The Lord is God

Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew name 'Yosef' (יוסף), meaning 'He will add' or 'The Lord increases', and is often considered a variation or diminutive of other names like Joseph.

• Joeb is a less common variant of the name Joseph, which has been widely used across various cultures and languages.
• The name Joseph has a strong presence in both the Jewish and Christian traditions, attributed to several biblical figures.
• Notable bearers of the name Joseph include Saint Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Joseph of Arimathea, a figure in the New Testament.
• Joseph has consistently ranked in the top baby names for boys in many English-speaking countries, while Joeb remains relatively rare.
• Related names and variations of Joseph include Jose (Spanish), Giuseppe (Italian), and József (Hungarian).