Boy name
Yosi name meaning
“may God add; may God increase”
Yosi means “may God add” or “may God increase” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. It is a short or affectionate form of Hebrew Yosef, whose source verb concerns adding or increasing. Yosef supplies a direct linguistic association, showing the longer name from which this compact form developed.
What does Yosi mean?
May God add; may God increase
In Turkish: Tanrı artırsın; Tanrı çoğaltsın
As a shortened form of Yosef, Yosi belongs to the same historical name family as Yusuf and Joseph. The full name expresses a wish for increase, and the shorter form inherits that meaning through its origin. Its interpretation therefore comes from the longer name rather than from similar-sounding Turkish words.
Origin of the name Yosi
A short or familiar form of Hebrew Yosef. The full name is associated with a Hebrew verb meaning to add or increase.
How to pronounce Yosi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /josi/ |
Is Yosi a boy’s name?
Yes, Yosi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Yosi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Yosi
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Uras♂Good fortune
- Uraz♂Fortune, good luck
- Bartu♂Wealth, possessions
- Zeyd♂İncrease, growth, and development
- Mesut♂Happy, fortunate
- Suat♂Happiness, joy
- Yasir♂One who brings ease
- Servet♂Wealth
- İmran♂Flourishing, prosperity
- Ammar♂One who builds and makes places flourish
- Olcay♂♀Good fortune, luck, auspiciousness
Famous people named Yosi
- Yosi Mizrahi · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Yosi
What is the meaning of Yosi?
Yosi means “may God add; may God increase”. A short or familiar form of Hebrew Yosef. The full name is associated with a Hebrew verb meaning to add or increase.
Is Yosi a boy’s name?
Yes, Yosi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Yosi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Yosi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Yosi?
Yosi is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Yosi have?
Yosi has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Yosi?
Yosi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Yosi?
Notable people named Yosi include Yosi Mizrahi.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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