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József

József is the Hungarian form of the biblical name Joseph. It unites an ancient spiritual heritage with a vibrant Central European identity. A dignified choice that honors family roots and cultural traditions.

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International equivalents and translations

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József
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning "may God add".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Maďarská podoba biblického mena hebrejského pôvodu Jóséf (יוֹסֵף), odvodeného od hebrejského slovesa jāsaf s významom „pridať, rozmnožiť“. Meno sa tradične vykladá ako „nech Boh pridá“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno József vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie90 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

JOZSEF

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

ó (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

24 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
19 March
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V maďarčine sa meno vyslovuje približne [jóžef], s dlhým ó, prízvukom na prvej slabike a samohláskou e v druhej slabike.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
József
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Józsefa
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Józsefovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Józsefa
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
József
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Józsefovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Józsefom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
JózsiJózsikaJóska
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. József
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
József! Józsi! Jóska!

Notable figures named József

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People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
József Bozsik
HU
1925 – 1978Historical Figure

Hungarian footballer (1925-1978)

József Mindszenty
HU
1892 – 1975Historical Figure

Prince Primate, Archbishop of Esztergom, cardinal, and leader of the Catholic Church in Hungary

József Antall
HU
1932 – 1993Historical Figure

Hungarian politician and historian, Prime Minister of Hungary (1990–1993)

József Eötvös
HU
1813 – 1871Historical Figure

Hungarian politician (1813-1871)

József Petzval
HU
1807 – 1891Historical Figure

Slovak physicist, mathematician and inventor (1807-1891)

József Katona
HU
1791 – 1830Historical Figure

Hungarian writer (1791-1830)

József Szájer
HU
born 1961Notable Figure

Hungarian politician, former MP and MEP

József Szabó
SU
born 1940Notable Figure

Ukrainian footballer (born 1940)

Test how József sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

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József Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:J.S.without dots:JS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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