Josefin
Swedish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Josefin
Josefin is a Scandinavian feminine form of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), meaning "God will increase" or "God adds." The name became popular in Sweden, Norway, and other Nordic countries during the 19th and 20th centuries, with notable bearers including Swedish author Josefin Öberg and various historical figures in Scandinavian regions.
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Etymology
Josefin is a Scandinavian feminine form of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), meaning "God will increase" or "God adds." The name became popular in Sweden, Norway, and other Nordic countries during the 19th and 20th centuries, with notable bearers including Swedish author Josefin Öberg and various historical figures in Scandinavian regions.
Josefin currently ranks #4,736 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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