Marie-Josette
Hebrew and Latin · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Marie-Josette
Marie-Josette combines Marie (from Latin "Maria," meaning "of the sea" or associated with the Virgin Mary) and Josette (a diminutive of Josepha/Josèphe, from Hebrew "Yosef," meaning "God shall increase").
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Etymology
Marie-Josette combines Marie (from Latin "Maria," meaning "of the sea" or associated with the Virgin Mary) and Josette (a diminutive of Josepha/Josèphe, from Hebrew "Yosef," meaning "God shall increase"). The name is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic communities, particularly in France, Belgium, and French-speaking Africa, reflecting both Marian devotion and biblical tradition.
Marie-Josette currently ranks #1,520 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1948.
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