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Jozefien

Quick answerJozefien is a Dutch diminutive form of Jozefa, derived from the Hebrew name Joseph (Yosef), meaning "God will increase." The name is primarily used in Dutch-speaking regions of Belgium and the Netherlands, with historical roots in Christian tradition dating back to the veneration of Saint Joseph.

Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#948
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2013
Syllables3
OriginHebrew
LanguageDutch
CultureFlemish/Dutch
ReligionChristianity
Letters8
Numerology9 Chaldean 3
Global rank#948

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Jozefien

Jozefien is a Dutch diminutive form of Jozefa, derived from the Hebrew name Joseph (Yosef), meaning "God will increase." The name is primarily used in Dutch-speaking regions of Belgium and the Netherlands, with historical roots in Christian tradition dating back to the veneration of Saint Joseph.

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Etymology

Jozefien is a Dutch diminutive form of Jozefa, derived from the Hebrew name Joseph (Yosef), meaning "God will increase." The name is primarily used in Dutch-speaking regions of Belgium and the Netherlands, with historical roots in Christian tradition dating back to the veneration of Saint Joseph.

Jozefien currently ranks #948 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.

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