Joseph-Marie
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Joseph-Marie
Joseph-Marie combines two Hebrew names: Joseph (from Yosef, meaning "God will increase") and Marie (from Miriam, likely meaning "of the sea" or "beloved"), creating a compound name rooted in Semitic language.
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Etymology
Joseph-Marie combines two Hebrew names: Joseph (from Yosef, meaning "God will increase") and Marie (from Miriam, likely meaning "of the sea" or "beloved"), creating a compound name rooted in Semitic language. This hyphenated form is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic cultures, particularly in France and Quebec, where it emerged as a devotional practice honoring both Saint Joseph and the Virgin Mary.
Joseph-Marie currently ranks #5,654 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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