Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 06, 2024

Josephine

US Popularity Rank: 181

Origin: French

Meaning: Jehovah increases

Meaning “Jehovah increases,” Josephine is a girl’s name with Hebrew origins. Josephine is a classic name with has several variations throughout several European cultures. In France, the name is particularly popular and includes an accent of the first E. However, the English, German, and Dutch spellings are all in line with one another. Josephine is a name that oozes class and history with a unique flair.