name joseph

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Term: Name Joseph

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Personal Name

A male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God will increase".

Example Sentences:

Joseph is a popular name for boys in many countries.
My cousin's name is Joseph, but we usually call him Joe.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sense 1: Biblical Figure

The son of Jacob and Rachel in the Bible's Old Testament, known for his multi-colored coat and his ability to interpret dreams.

Example Sentences:

Joseph's story is told in the Book of Genesis.
In the Bible, Joseph was sold as a slave by his brothers, but he eventually became a powerful ruler in Egypt.

Part of Speech: Name

Sense 1: Local Place

A common name for various places around the world.

Example Sentences:

I live in a small town called St. Joseph.
Last summer, we visited a city named Joseph in Oregon.