| Meaning | God will add, addition |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Yos-si |
About Yossi
Warm and endearing, Yossi radiates friendly approachability while maintaining deep cultural significance. This diminutive form carries an affectionate quality that makes it work beautifully as both a given name and a natural nickname. The double consonant creates a playful bounce that suits childhood perfectly while remaining dignified enough for adulthood. Yossi connects generations within Jewish communities, honoring tradition while feeling fresh and contemporary. The name's informality becomes its strength—there's an immediate intimacy that encourages connection and warmth in social interactions. Boys named Yossi often embody the name's friendly spirit, growing into individuals who value relationships and community. The two-syllable simplicity ensures easy pronunciation and memorability across diverse settings. For families seeking something that honors heritage without formality, that feels both personal and substantial, Yossi strikes an ideal balance.
Nicknames for Yossi
| Yos |
| Si |
| Y.S. |
| Yossy |
Famous People Named Yossi
| Yossi Benayoun | Israeli footballer |
| Yossi Sarid | Israeli politician |
| Yossi Melman | Israeli journalist |
| Yossi Klein Halevi | American-Israeli author |
| Yossi Beilin | Israeli statesman |
| Yossi Ghinsberg | Israeli adventurer |
| Yossi Vardi | Israeli entrepreneur |
| Yossi Shain | Israeli political scientist |
| Yossi Banai | Israeli actor |
| Yossi Alpher | Israeli journalist |
| Yossi Peled | Israeli general |
| Yossi Maiman | Israeli businessman |
| Yossi Abolafia | Israeli cartoonist |
| Yossi Milo | Israeli-American gallerist |
| Yossi Goldstein | Israeli composer |
| Yossi Yadin | Israeli archaeologist |
| Yossi Harel | Israeli naval officer |
| Yossi Sassi | Israeli musician |
| Yossi Ben Hanan | Israeli photographer |
| Yossi Green | American Hasidic composer |
Characters Named Yossi
| Yossi Mendelsohn | from the film "Yossi & Jagger" |
| Yossi Kohen | from the novel "All for Nothing" by Walter Kempowski |
| Yossi Geller | from the TV show "The Big Bang Theory" |
| Yossi Gruber | from the film "The Secrets" |
| Yossi Brill | from the TV show "Criminal Minds" |
| Yossi Klein | from the film "Eyes Wide Open" |
| Yossi Shtisel | from the TV show "Shtisel" |
| Yossi Itzkovich | from the TV show "Greenhouse Academy" |
| Yossi Livni | from the film "Munich" |
| Yossi Shelley | from the film "Lemon Tree" |
| Yossi Berger | from the film "Yossi" |
| Yossi Krim | from the film "The Band's Visit" |
| Yossi Cohen | from the film "An American Pickle" |
| Yossi Papushado | from the film "Gunpowder Milkshake" |
| Yossi Ben-Gurion | from the novel "The Yiddish Policemen's Union" by Michael Chabon |
| Yossi Wallenberg | from the film "Good Morning, Night" |
| Yossi Mandelbaum | from the film "Broken Wings" |
| Yossi Levi | from the TV show "Fauda" |
| Yossi Rashid | from the TV show "Tehran" |
| Yossi Abadi | from the film "A Tale of Love and Darkness" |