- Joseph, Chief Joseph - leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
--1 is a kind of Indian chief, Indian chieftain; Nez Perce
- Joseph - (Old Testament) the 11th son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel; Jacob gave Joseph a coat of many colors, which made his brothers jealous and they sold him into slavery in Egypt
--2 is a kind of patriarch
- Joseph - (New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief) the foster father of Jesus
--3 is a kind of carpenter
- Joseph - (New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief) the foster father of Jesus