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
  • Jezups

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