Yossi: meaning of the Hebrew name
יוֹסִי
Pronounced YO-see
- Boy
- Aramaic
Meaning of Yossi
Yossi is the Talmudic form of Yosef (Joseph), from "May the Lord add to me another son." Many sages of the Mishnah bore it, chief among them Rabbi Yossi ben Halafta.
Yossi in Hebrew
Yossi is written יוסי in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹסִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- וVav
- סSamekh
- יYod
Gematria value: 86 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Samekh 60 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginAramaic
- Meaninghe will add
- PronunciationYO-see
- Hebrewיוסי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Yossi was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Yossi
What does the name Yossi mean?
Yossi is the Talmudic form of Yosef (Joseph), from "May the Lord add to me another son." Many sages of the Mishnah bore it, chief among them Rabbi Yossi ben Halafta.
How do you pronounce Yossi?
Yossi is pronounced YO-see in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yossi in Hebrew?
Yossi is written יוסי in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹסִי).
What is the gematria of Yossi?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יוסי adds up to 86 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Samekh 60 + Yod 10).
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