Josephine
Hebrew girl's name meaning “he will add”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- he will add
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 9
- US rank (2023)
- #64
- Born in 2023
- 3,366
- Peak year
- 2024 (#56)
Meaning & origin
Josephine is the feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. Empress Josephine gave it flair.
Is Josephine a Hebrew name?
Yes — Josephine is a Hebrew name meaning "he will add". Josephine is the feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. Empress Josephine gave it flair. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Josephine ranked #64 for girls. It has risen about 96 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 3,366 US girls were given the name Josephine.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #56 in 2024
“Unranked” means Josephine was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Josephine
Josephine is spelled J-O-S-E-P-H-I-N-E — 9 letters and 3 syllables.
Nicknames
Josie, Jo
Josephine: frequently asked questions
What does the name Josephine mean?
Josephine is a Hebrew name meaning "he will add". Josephine is the feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. Empress Josephine gave it flair.
Where does the name Josephine come from?
Josephine is of Hebrew origin. Josephine is the feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. Empress Josephine gave it flair.
Is Josephine a boy or a girl name?
Josephine is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Josephine?
In 2023, 3,366 US girls were given the name Josephine.
Is Josephine a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Josephine ranked #64 for girls. It has risen about 96 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
What are common nicknames for Josephine?
Common nicknames for Josephine include Josie, Jo.
How do you spell Josephine?
Josephine is spelled J-O-S-E-P-H-I-N-E — 9 letters.
How common is the name Josephine?
In 2023, 3,366 US girls were given the name Josephine. In the latest US data, Josephine ranked #64 for girls. It has risen about 96 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Josephine a Hebrew name?
Yes — Josephine is a Hebrew name meaning "he will add". Josephine is the feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. Empress Josephine gave it flair. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Josephine mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Josephine means "he will add". Josephine is the feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. Empress Josephine gave it flair.
Is Josephine a biblical name?
Josephine is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "he will add".