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Josephine
GirlHebrew, via French origin · /JO-seh-feen/ · classic
Meaning: God will increase.
Popularity 82/1003 syllables↑ Rising
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Today, Josephine is a popular, familiar name (popularity 82/100).
It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.
Josephine is the feminine form of Joseph, originating from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'God will increase' or 'Jehovah increases'. The name gained popularity in France as Joséphine and spread to other cultures. It became widely known due to Empress Joséphine, the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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