EtymologyHohepa is the Māori form of Joseph, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add." The name is derived from the Hebrew root yasaf, meaning "to add, to increase." In the biblical context, Joseph is a key figure in both the Old and New Testaments.Cultural SignificanceAmong the Māori people, the adoption of the name Hohepa reflects the influence of Christianity brought by missionaries in the 19th century. Māori versions of biblical names are common and reflect the integration of Christian beliefs into Māori culture.UsageHohepa is used exclusively as a masculine given name in New Zealand, particularly among Māori communities. Variants of Joseph in other languages include Slovak Jozef, Albanian Zef, Persian Yousef, Arabic Yousif and Youssef, and Urdu Yousuf.Meaning: "he will add"Origin: HebrewType: Given nameUsage region: New Zealand (Māori)