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Josephine

JO-se-feen

Popularity

#56

stable

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

328,296

Peak Year

#8,709 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Josephine is the feminine form of Joseph, meaning 'God will increase' in Hebrew. It gained popularity in France in the 18th century.

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JoJosieJoeyFifi

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Josephine Baker

    Iconic entertainer and civil rights activist.

  • Empress Joséphine

    First wife of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Nicknames

JoJosieJoeyFifi

Spelling Variations

JosefinaJoséphineJosefine

Similar Names

JulianaEleanorBeatriceCharlotte

Personality Traits

elegantintelligentgracefulkind

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