Josephine
Josephine is a girl name of Hebrew origin, ranked #39 in popularity, meaning God will increase.
What Josephine means
God will increase.
Josephine is a long name at 9 letters, which usually means a nickname will appear whether you plan one or not, and ends on a vowel, which tends to make a name sound open and carry well when called across a room. Its 4 vowels give it a flowing rhythm.
Where Josephine comes from
Hebrew names are frequently built as short phrases rather than single words, and many are theophoric — they contain a name of God as one element. This is why so many carry a full sentence of meaning.
Josephine is recorded as Hebrew in origin. Browse other Hebrew names.
How popular is Josephine?
Josephine is ranked #39. Names in this band tend to be the comfortable middle ground — recognised everywhere, but common enough to need no explanation and rare enough to still feel chosen.
The character of Josephine
Josephine spans scripture and the long-established classics, which is why it can read differently depending on which association you notice first. Both threads are worth following.
Names like Josephine
These share Josephine's themes, origin, or both — closest first.
- Judith — Woman of Judea; praised.
- Elizabeth — Pledged to God; God is my oath.
- James — Supplanter; a timeless classic.
- Joseph — God will increase.
- Leah — Weary; delicate.
- Mary — Beloved; star of the sea.
- Rebecca — To bind; captivating.
- Sarah — Princess; noblewoman.
- Benjamin — Son of the right hand.
- Jacob — Supplanter; holder of the heel.
- John — God is gracious.
- Isabella — Devoted to God.