Josephus Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Josephus

"Titus Flavius Josephus, a Romano-Jewish scholar, historian and hagiographer"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1923 👥 1,211 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Titus Flavius Josephus, a Romano-Jewish scholar, historian and hagiographer
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
1,211
Life Path
Number 5

📖 What Does Josephus Mean?

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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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.

Root Element
Josephus
Core Meaning
"Titus Flavius Josephus, a Romano-Jewish scholar, historian and hagiographer"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Josephus

J 1
O 6
S 1
E 5
P 7
H 8
U 3
S 1
SUM 5
5
Life Path
Freedom & Adventure
5
Soul Urge
Freedom & Adventure
9
Personality
Compassion & Idealism

Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.

📊 Josephus in Numbers

1,211 US bearers
1923 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Josephus" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Titus Flavius Josephus, a Romano-Jewish scholar, historian and hagiographer".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~1,211 people named Josephus in the US. Peaked in 1923 with 28 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Josephus?

The Life Path number for Josephus is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 9.

Is Josephus a boy or girl name?

Josephus is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Josephus in the US?

Approximately 1,211 people in the United States are named Josephus. The name peaked in 1923 with 28 recorded uses.

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