Marie-Josee
Hebrew and Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Marie-Josee
Marie-Josée combines "Marie," derived from the Latin "Maria" meaning "of the sea" or possibly from the Hebrew "Miriam," with "Josée," the feminine form of "Joseph," which comes from the Hebrew "Yosef" meaning "God will increase." Together, the hyphenated name carries meanings related to the Virgin Mary and divine increase, blending two significant Judeo-Christian names.
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Etymology
Marie-Josée combines "Marie," derived from the Latin "Maria" meaning "of the sea" or possibly from the Hebrew "Miriam," with "Josée," the feminine form of "Joseph," which comes from the Hebrew "Yosef" meaning "God will increase." Together, the hyphenated name carries meanings related to the Virgin Mary and divine increase, blending two significant Judeo-Christian names.
This name is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic cultures, particularly in France, Belgium, and Quebec, with notable use among French-Canadian populations in the 20th century as a way to honor both the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph through a single feminine given name.
Marie-Josee currently ranks #792 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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