The baby name Josefine is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˌdʒoʊzəˈfiːnə/ (JOH-zuh-FEE-nuh),German/Scandinavian: /joˈzeːfiːnə/ (yo-ZEH-fee-nuh).
The baby name Josefine is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˌdʒoʊzəˈfiːnə/ (JOH-zuh-FEE-nuh),German/Scandinavian: /joˈzeːfiːnə/ (yo-ZEH-fee-nuh).
Josefine is French, Germanic, Hebrew in Origin.
Josefine is the German and Scandinavian form of Josephine, the feminine of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning “He will add” or “may God increase.” The root is yāsaf, “to add,” conveying wishes for growth and blessing. Without the French accent of Joséphine, Josefine reflects North European orthography while keeping the same core sense.
Usage followed Christian devotion to St. Joseph and later surged with the fame of Napoleon’s Empress Joséphine. Josefine has long been familiar in German-speaking countries and is widely used in Denmark and Norway; Sweden favors Josefin. Related forms include Josephine (English), Joséphine (French), Josefina/Josefa (Spanish and Portuguese), Józefina/Józefa (Polish), Jozefina (Croatian/Serbian), and Josefin/Josefien (Scandinavian/Dutch). Nicknames span Josie, Jo, Fine/Fini, and Fina. The masculine counterparts are Joseph and its regional variants Josef/Józef/Josep.
| Josefine Preuß Josefine Preuß is a German actor best known for her role as Anna Reichenbach in the popular TV series 'Türkisch für Anfänger'. She has also appeared in films like 'Ruby Red' and 'Sapphire Blue', which are part of the 'Gemstone Trilogy'. | Josefine Frida Josefine Frida is a Norwegian actor best known for her role as Noora Amalie Sætre in the popular TV series Skam. The show gained international attention for its realistic portrayal of teenage life. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josefine | Scholl | Mehmet Scholl | association footballer | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | Girls | 2025 | #22 | 187 | 453 |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #86 | 482 | 7,429 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| DK | 0 | #124 | 88 | 5,198 | |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #132 | 4 | 1,786 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #142 | 1 | 1,888 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #162 | 18 | 1,568 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #177 | 1 | 2,769 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #200 | 25 | 7,146 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #230 | 232 | 1,885 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| Finland | 0 | #298 | 10 | 830 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #338 | 54 | 1,368 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #349 | 3 | 5,378 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| France | Girls | 1999 | #383 | 3 | 2,471 |
| Germany | 0 | #386 | 52 | 2,542 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #421 | 552 | 4,949 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #423 | 7 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #519 | 5 | 11,913 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #528 | 253 | 3,895 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #531 | 10 | 11,671 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #542 | 4 | 8,334 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #554 | 8 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #584 | 4 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #590 | 8 | 20,968 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #626 | 7 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #649 | 3 | 9,488 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #685 | 6 | 13,263 | |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #895 | 22 | 8,487 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #907 | 49 | 5,933 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #926 | 10 | 25,931 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #972 | 12 | 5,561 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,171 | 13 | 17,781 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,229 | 6 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,250 | 5 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,355 | 92 | 9,415 |
Josefine is popular in 59 countries — most recent births per country:
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