Josephine

Name:

Josephine

Pronounced: JO-suh-feen or JO-seh-feen

Variations: Josie, Jo, Joey, Josepha

Origin:

French

Meaning:

Josephine is the feminine form of Joseph, which means "God will increase" in Hebrew. It was first used in English in the 18th century and became popular in the 19th century due to the fame of Napoleon Bonaparte's first wife, Empress Josephine.

Popularity:

Josephine is a moderately popular name in the United States, Canada, and several European countries. It is not as commonly used in other parts of the world.

Did you know?

Josephine is the name of a famous song by Fats Domino, and it is also the name of the main character in the book series "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott.

Famous namesakes:

Josephine Baker was an American-born French dancer, singer, and actress who became popular in the 1920s. She was known for her performances in Paris and her role in the French Resistance during World War II. Another famous Josephine is Josephine Skriver, a Danish model who has walked in numerous Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows.

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