Jože
From Hebrew Yosef: "God will increase"; a familiar shortening of Jožef (Joseph).
Meaning and origin
Jože is a beloved diminutive of Jožef in Slovene tradition, capturing the warmth of a family name while keeping its biblical roots.
How to pronounce Jože
| Slovenian (Slovenia) | YO-zhuh /ˈjoːʒə/ |
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