First name Josephine - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
26. Oktober
Meaning
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.
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)