Josefine
Swedish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Josefine
Josefine is the feminine form of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), meaning "God will increase" or "God adds." The name has Germanic and Scandinavian linguistic roots through its -ine suffix, a common feminine diminutive in these languages.
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Etymology
Josefine is the feminine form of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), meaning "God will increase" or "God adds." The name has Germanic and Scandinavian linguistic roots through its -ine suffix, a common feminine diminutive in these languages.
The name is primarily used in German-speaking countries, Scandinavian regions, and other parts of Northern Europe, with historical significance including Empress Josephine of France (though spelled differently) and various European nobility and cultural figures.
Josefine currently ranks #7,287 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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