Josep
Meaning of Josep
Josep is a male name with Catalan origins. It is pronounced as zhoo-ZEP (/ʒuˈzɛp/) in Catalan. The name has variations in other languages, such as Joseph.
In the United States, Josep has been given to newborn boys sporadically over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around the 6,000-10,000 range in terms of popularity. However, it is important to note that these rankings can vary from year to year and may not necessarily indicate a trend.
Josep carries a rich historical and biblical association due to its similarity to Joseph. The name Joseph is well-known for its significance in Christianity and Judaism, as it was borne by several important figures throughout history. As a result, Josep can be seen as a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with religious or cultural significance.
Overall, Josep is an intriguing choice for parents looking for a unique yet meaningful name with ties to both Catalan and biblical heritage.
Pronunciation
Catalan
- Pronunced as zhoo-ZEP (/ʒuˈzɛp/)
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Notable People Named Josep
| Josep Borrell Fontelles is a prominent Spanish politician and member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, currently serving as the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. |
| Josep Pla i Casadevall was a renowned Spanish journalist and author known for his political and cultural chronicles in Catalan and Spanish. |
| Josep Anselm Clavé i Camps was a Spanish politician, composer, and writer known for founding the choral movement in Catalonia and promoting the associative movement. |
| Josep Puig i Cadafalch was a prominent Spanish Modernista architect and politician known for designing significant buildings in Barcelona and contributing to the development of Catalan institutions. |
| Josep Maria Esquirol Calaf is a Catalan philosopher, essayist, and professor of philosophy at the University of Barcelona, known for his work on the relationship between philosophy and psychiatry. |
| Josep Feliu i Codina was a Catalan journalist, novelist and playwright associated with the Realist movement and the Catalan Renaixença. |
| Josep Fontana i Lázaro, a renowned historian from Catalonia, made significant contributions to the field of Spanish history. |
| Josep Trueta i Raspall was a prominent Catalan surgeon and researcher from Spain. |
| Josep Esteve i Seguí was a Catalan pharmacist and folklorist. |
| Josep Rovira Soler - Josep Rovira i Soler was a renowned Catalan painter known for his exceptional portrait work. |
| Josep Riera i Aragó - Riera i Aragó, a Spanish artist born in Barcelona in 1954, is known for his sculptures, paintings, and graphical work depicting machines using recycled bronze and iron, with his art featured in important solo and group exhibitions as well as museum collections. |
| Josep Casadevall is an Andorran lawyer and judge of the European Court of Human Rights representing Andorra, born in Spain. |
| Josep Antoni Duran i Lleida is a Spanish politician and qualified lawyer who began his political career as an MP in the General Elections of Spain in 1979. |
| Josep Llunas i Pujals was a Catalan libertarian and free-thinker from Spain. |
| Josep Renau Berenguer was an artist and communist revolutionary known for his art deco work and political propaganda during the Spanish Civil War. |
