What origin is the name Joséphine?

Joséphine comes from French naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Joséphine — for example Andre, Remy, Antoine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Joséphine

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Joséphine

Joséphine

Girl

French

4 syllables

Joséphine is a French girl's name meaning "A feminine derivative of Joseph, meaning God shall add.".

With French roots, Joséphine is a girl name that means "A feminine derivative of Joseph, meaning God shall add.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: French
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A feminine derivative of Joseph, meaning God shall add.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Joséphine

What does Joséphine mean?

Joséphine is a girl name of French origin meaning "A feminine derivative of Joseph, meaning God shall add.".

How popular is Joséphine?

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Brother names that go with Joséphine

Andre Remy Antoine Marcel Pierre Sebastien

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Joséphine.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Joséphine

Joséphine means "A feminine derivative of Joseph, meaning God shall add." — these names share that spirit.

Charlotte — "Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic karl, meaning 'free man'." (French)
Joseph — "Joseph comes from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'God will add'. In the Bible, Joseph is a son of Jacob and also the husband of Mary." (Hebrew)
Gabriella — "Gabriella is the Italian feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew, meaning 'God is my strength'." (Hebrew)
Julia — "Julia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Julius, possibly meaning 'youthful'." (Latin)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)