Josephine

Meaning & origin

The female first name Josephine comes from Hebrew and means "may God increase". The name is a variation of the male name Joseph and was particularly popular in Europe in the 19th century. Nowadays, Josephine is commonly given in English-speaking countries.

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Famous people with the first name Josephine

• Josephine Baker Singer
• Josephine Earp longtime companion of Wyatt Earp
• Josephine Langford Australian actress
• Josephine Tewson Actor
• Josephine Chaplin American actress
• Josephine Hull American actress

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