Origin:Hebrew
Popularity:190
Meaning:Jehovah increases
Meaning “Jehovah increases,” Josephine is a girl’s name with Hebrew origins. Josephine is a classic name with has several variations throughout several European cultures. In France, the name is particularly popular and includes an accent of the first E. However, the English, German, and Dutch spellings are all in line with one another. Josephine is a name that oozes class and history with a unique flair.
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Famous People Named Josephine

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  • Josephine Baker
    Civil Rights Activist, Singer

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