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Josephine: Meaning & Origin

Josephine is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “God will increase”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 14% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

JO-sef-een

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

86/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 14% of popular names.

Nicknames

JosieJosephJo

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

33%
39
2010
26
Current
#38
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Josephine Ruth
  • Josephine Elizabeth
  • Josephine Grace

Famous Namesakes

  • Josephine Baker
  • Josephine Bonaparte

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Josephine