Jāzeps

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded in 17th century. Ultimately from Hebrew, cognate to English Joseph.

Proper noun

Jāzeps m

1. Joseph (Biblical figure)
2. a male given name

Related terms

• Jezups

References

• Klāvs Siliņš: Latviesu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
• [1] Population Register of Latvia: There were 2312 persons named Jāzeps in Latvia on May 21st 2010.