Josephine

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Josephine has its roots in Hebrew and means "God will increase". It is also derived from the name Joseph, which means "he will add".
Pronunciation
JO-sa-feen (English), zho-ZEH-feen (French)
JO-sə-feen(English)
yo-zeh-FEE-nə(German)
Popularity
Josephine is a moderately popular name worldwide, ranking in the top 500 names in countries such as the United States, Germany, and Sweden.

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Josephine Name meanings & History

The name Josephine has its roots in Hebrew and means "God will increase". It is also derived from the name Joseph, which means "he will add". English, German and Dutch form of Joséphine. Josephine is a timeless name that has been in use for centuries, and is still popular today. It is often chosen for its classic and sophisticated sound, as well as the empowering associations that come with the name.

Zodiac Sign of Josephine: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Josephine:

J: Jester,Journey,Joy,Justice,Judicial,Journal

O: Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Organized,Obsolete

S: Status,Sex,Security,Solidity,Success,Social Standing,Sensuality

E: Entertain,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enliven,Environment,Enlighten

P: Pensive,Political,Partnership,Particular,Passive

H: Haggle,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing,Hope,Hyper

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

N: Neurosis,Neat,Nitpicking,Nice,Nagging,Nutrition,Nervous

Josephine is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Josephine include Empress Josephine, actress Josephine Baker, and singer Josephine Langford.

2.) JOSEPHINE (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A borrowing from the English and French, Josephine is a feminine form of Joseph, which is derived from the Hebrew yosef (God will add, God will increase). See JOSEPH (Male Names). The name was also used in Ireland to Anglicize the Gaelic Siobhainin. Seosaimhthin is the Gaelic form of Josephine. (JO-SEH-FEEN)


3.) Josephine (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: The Lord gave more

Other Forms: Josefine, Josephene


4.) Josephine (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) a form of Joseph. See also Fifi,Giuseppina,Pepita,Yosepha.

Other Forms: Josaphine, Josephene, Josephin, Josephiney, Josephyn, Josephyne, Jozephine, Sefa


5.) JOSEPHINE (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: English form of the French Joséphine, a feminine form of Joseph, which is derived from the Hebrew Yosef (God will add, God will increase). Short: Jo. Pet: Josie. (JO-SEH-FEEN)


6.) Josephine (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) blessed

Other Forms: Fena, Jo, Joes, Josefina, Josephene, Josie, Jozaphine


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