Meaning
Jehovah increases
Origin
Josephine is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 15 countries (BE, CA, CH, CM, DE, FR, GB, HK, IT, LB, MY, NG, SG, US, ZA).
Style
- elegant
- classic
- feminine
- international
- traditional
- royal
Famous people named Josephine
- Napoleon Bonaparte
- Napoleon Bonaparte's wife
- Josephine Baker
Variations
Josepha, Gioia, Giosy, Josefa, Giuseppe (M), Giusy (F), Ghislaine, Giuseppe, José, Giosuè, Giusy, Pina
Nicknames
Josie, Phine, Jo, Pine, Fine, Josée, Josy, Pina, Pha, Jos
Popularity
Josephine appears in 15 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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