Seòsaidh is the Scottish Gaelic form of Josey, itself a diminutive of Joseph or Josephine. This Gaelic adaptation reflects the broader integration of biblical names into the Scottish onomastic tradition, often altered to fit Gaelic phonology and orthography.EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף), meaning "he will add", from the root yasaf (to add, to increase). In the Old Testament, Joseph is the eleventh son of Jacob and Rachel, a favoured son sold into slavery by his brothers who later rises to power in Egypt. The name also appears in the New Testament as the husband of Mary, mother of Jesus.Usage and VariantsIn Scotland, Seòsaidh is a rare traditional name, used alongside other Gaelic forms such as Iòsaph (direct from Latin). Related forms across languages include Jozef (Slovak), Zef (Albanian), and various Arabic/Urdu spellings: Yousef, Yousif, Youssef, and Yousuf.Meaning: "he will add"Origin: Hebrew via Scottish GaelicType: Given nameUsage regions: Scotland, Scottish diaspora