The nameJosèphe
Josèphe is a French feminine of Joseph, a name of Hebrew origin. It was mostly given in France from the 1910s to the 1930s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Josèphe comes from Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, "God will add".
Origin
Hebrew, through Joseph. It was often a second name, as in Marie-Josèphe.
History
Josèphe peaked in the 1920s, then disappeared in favour of Josette and Joséphine.
Popularity of the name Josèphe
Josèphe in France
Josèphe was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 945 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Josèphe. Half of all babies named Josèphe in France were born before 1928, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Josèphe in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josèphe mean?
Josèphe comes from Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, "God will add".
What is the origin of the name Josèphe?
Hebrew, through Joseph. It was often a second name, as in Marie-Josèphe.
Is Josèphe a girl's or a boy's name?
Josèphe is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Josèphe?
Variants and related names of Josèphe include Joseph, Josette and Josiane.