The nameMarie-Josèphe
Marie-Josèphe is a French compound name for girls, given mostly in the 1940s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Marie-Josèphe combines Marie, from the Hebrew Miryam, and Josèphe, the feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, "God will add".
Origin
French.
History
The name had its greatest success in France in the mid 1940s.
Popularity of the name Marie-Josèphe
Marie-Josèphe in France
Marie-Josèphe was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 3,610 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Marie-Josèphe. Its rise began around 1921, and it peaked in 1949. Half of all babies named Marie-Josèphe in France were born before 1949, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marie-Josèphe mean?
Marie-Josèphe combines Marie, from the Hebrew Miryam, and Josèphe, the feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, "God will add".
What is the origin of the name Marie-Josèphe?
French.
Is Marie-Josèphe a girl's or a boy's name?
Marie-Josèphe is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Marie-Josèphe?
Variants and related names of Marie-Josèphe include Joseph.