Josyne
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Josyne
Josyne is a feminine variant of Josiah, derived from the Hebrew name Yoshi'yahu, meaning "God supports" or "God heals" (from the Hebrew elements "Yah" meaning God and "sha'a" meaning to support or save).
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Etymology
Josyne is a feminine variant of Josiah, derived from the Hebrew name Yoshi'yahu, meaning "God supports" or "God heals" (from the Hebrew elements "Yah" meaning God and "sha'a" meaning to support or save). The name is primarily used in Christian contexts, particularly in English-speaking countries, though it has no significant historical figures of note; it appears to be a modern invented spelling variant rather than a traditional form.
Josyne currently ranks #1,900 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1955.
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