"Jos." meaning in English

See Jos. in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Jos.
  1. (biblical) Abbreviation of Joshua. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: Joshua Categories (topical): Bible
    Sense id: en-Jos.-en-name-JgitOnYz Topics: biblical, lifestyle, religion
  2. (dated) Abbreviation of Joseph. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, dated Alternative form of: Joseph
    Sense id: en-Jos.-en-name-2jEsHn0n Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 17 83

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