The nameJosée
Josée is a French feminine of Joseph, especially common in Quebec.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Josée comes from Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, "he will add".
Origin
French, from Hebrew.
History
In the United States Josee reached 3254th place in 1998.
Famous people named Josée
- Josée Dayan, film director
Popularity of the name Josée
Josée in the United States
Josée was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 190 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Josée. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Josée in the United States were born before 2002.
Josée in France
Josée was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 1,080 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Josée. Its rise began around 1923, and it peaked in 1954. Half of all babies named Josée in France were born before 1953, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josée mean?
Josée comes from Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, "he will add".
What is the origin of the name Josée?
French, from Hebrew.
Is Josée a girl's or a boy's name?
Josée is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Josée?
Variants and related names of Josée include Joseph.
Who are famous people named Josée?
Josée Dayan, film director.