The baby name Jozephine is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒoʊzəfiːn/ (JOH-zə-feen).
Jozephine is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Jozephine is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒoʊzəfiːn/ (JOH-zə-feen).
Jozephine is Hebrew in Origin.
Jozephine is a modern, ornamental respelling of Josephine, the feminine form of Joseph. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew Yosef, “he will add” or “God will increase.” Via Latin Iosephus and French Joséphine, it spread across Europe; the z in Jozephine echoes Central and Eastern European spellings such as Jozefina and Polish Józefina, and sits beside Germanic Josefine. Pronunciation typically mirrors Josephine (JOH-zə-feen or joh-ze-FEEN).
The name’s broad adoption was propelled by Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais (1763–1814), which made the French form fashionable in the 19th century across Britain and the Americas, with periodic revivals into the 21st century. Jozephine retains that heritage while offering a distinctive visual twist. Related forms and cognates include Josephine, Joséphine, Josefine, Josefina, Jozefina/Józefina, and Slovene Jožefina. Common nicknames are Josie, Jo, Fina/Phina, Effie, and Fifi.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2005 | #158 | 2 | 1,186 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| LB | 0 | #686 | 5 | 13,263 | |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| United States | Girls | 2010 | #918 | 5 | 9,789 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 |
Jozephine is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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