The nameJosyane
Josyane is a spelling of Josiane, a French girl's name very common in the mid 20th century.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Josiane is linked to Josse, a name of Breton origin, or seen as a derivative of Joséphine.
Origin
French.
History
Josyane peaked in the late 1940s, like Josiane, then disappeared.
Famous people named Josyane
- Josyane Savigneau, French journalist
Popularity of the name Josyane
Josyane in France
Josyane was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 1,230 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Josyane. Its rise began around 1932, and it peaked in 1949. Half of all babies named Josyane in France were born before 1949, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Josyane in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josyane mean?
Josiane is linked to Josse, a name of Breton origin, or seen as a derivative of Joséphine.
What is the origin of the name Josyane?
French.
Is Josyane a girl's or a boy's name?
Josyane is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Josyane?
Variants and related names of Josyane include Josephine.
Who are famous people named Josyane?
Josyane Savigneau, French journalist.