Josane
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Josane
Josane is a French feminine name derived from the masculine name Josué (Joshua), which comes from Hebrew Yehoshua meaning "God is salvation" or "the Lord saves." The name is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic communities, with roots in Christian tradition stemming from the biblical figure Joshua.
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Etymology
Josane is a French feminine name derived from the masculine name Josué (Joshua), which comes from Hebrew Yehoshua meaning "God is salvation" or "the Lord saves." The name is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic communities, with roots in Christian tradition stemming from the biblical figure Joshua.
Josane currently ranks #1,197 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1929.
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