Name Meaning & Origin
"Titus Flavius Josephus, a Romano-Jewish scholar, historian and hagiographer"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Flavius Josephus was a Roman–Jewish historian and military leader. Best known for writing The Jewish War, he was born in Jerusalem—then part of the Roman province of Judea—to a father of priestly descent and a mother who claimed Hasmonean royal ancestry.
Flavius Josephus was a Roman–Jewish historian and military leader. Best known for writing The Jewish War, he was born in Jerusalem—then part of the Roman province of Judea—to a father of priestly descent and a mother who claimed Hasmonean royal ancestry.
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Root element "Josephus" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Titus Flavius Josephus, a Romano-Jewish scholar, historian and hagiographer".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~1,211 people named Josephus in the US. Peaked in 1923 with 28 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Josephus is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 9.
Josephus is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 1,211 people in the United States are named Josephus. The name peaked in 1923 with 28 recorded uses.
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