Josef: Name day

Name day

Josef has numerous observed name days throughout the year across several countries. The date March 19th is widely celebrated, occurring in Austria, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, and the USA. Austria uniquely holds the most dates of observation, including January 29th, May 1st, May 21st, and August 25th. Greece also observes a name day for Josef on December 30th.

Josef a classic strong masculine name

Josef is a distinctly masculine name derived from the Hebrew Yōsēf, meaning "He will add" or "God increases." In the United States, this spelling often denotes Central or Eastern European lineage, maintaining a classic presence distinct from the more common Joseph. Historically, the name has been foundational in Western culture due to its biblical significance and wide translation across Germanic and Slavic languages. The name projects a mood that is traditionally strong, reliable, and grounded, evoking competence and maturity. Its consistent use worldwide confirms its identity as a definitive male given name.

Name Day List: Josef

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	29	January	Gerhard, Gerd, Josef, Valerius
Austria	19	March	Josef, Josefa, Josefine
Czechia	19	March	Josef
Norway	19	March	Josef, Josefine
Sweden	19	March	Josef, Josefina
USA	19	March	Donahue, Donavan, Donovan, Dorian, Joe, Joey, Jose, Josef, Joseph, Wyatt
Austria	1	May	Josef
Austria	21	May	Christoph, Constantin, Josef, Julio
Austria	25	August	Elvira, Josef, Ludwig
Greece	30	December	Josef

Name Day List - similar names (Josef)

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	8	February	Hieronimus, Josefina, Josefine
Spain	12	March	Josefina, Maximiliano, Fina
Finland	19	March	Juuso, Josefiina, Jose, Joosef, Jooseppi, Joose
Spain	19	March	José, Marcos, Josefa
USA	23	October	Fifi, Josefina, Josepha, Josephina, Josephine, Josie, Pepita
Austria	25	December	Anastasia, Eugenia, Josefina, Therese