Josephine (given name)
| Pronunciation | /ˈdʒoʊsəfiːn, -zə-/ French: [ʒozefin] German: [joːzəˈfiːnə] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Hebrew |
| Meaning | "He shall add/grow" |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Joseph, Joey, Joe, Josie, Josef |
Josephine is a female name. It is the English version of the French name Joséphine, itself a female variant of the name Joseph, which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (Hebrew: יוֹסֵף), meaning "he shall add/grow".