Josette
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Josette
Josette is a French feminine diminutive of Josée, itself derived from the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning "God will increase" or "Yahweh adds." The name has linguistic roots in Hebrew through the Latin Josephus and French adaptation.
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Etymology
Josette is a French feminine diminutive of Josée, itself derived from the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning "God will increase" or "Yahweh adds." The name has linguistic roots in Hebrew through the Latin Josephus and French adaptation.
Josette is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic cultures and communities, with particular popularity in France, Belgium, and French Canada during the 20th century; it was borne by notable figures such as French actress Josette Day (1910–1978).
Josette currently ranks #1,836 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1968.
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