Josephe

The first name Josephe (also spelled Josèphe) is considered the French feminine variant of Joseph. Its direct translation is 'God adds' or 'may God increase'.

What does the name Josephe mean?

Josephe (Josèphe) is the French feminine form of Joseph. The name carries the meanings 'God adds' and 'may God increase'. Its roots lie in Ancient Hebrew, derived from the word component yehôsêph (יוֹסֵף), which means 'may he (God) add', 'he will increase', 'God will add', or 'God has added'. These terms stem from the root yâsaph (יָסַף), which stands for 'to add', 'to increase', 'to elevate', or 'to do again'. In the Old Testament, Joseph is mentioned as the eleventh son of Jacob. In the New Testament, Joseph is depicted as the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Additionally, Joseph of Arimathea is mentioned, a secret disciple of Jesus who showed the tomb where Jesus was laid to rest. Other variants of the name include Josephina, Josephine, Josephin, Josphine, Jozephine, Josephan, Fine, Fiene, and Phine.

Where does the name Josephe come from?

The name Josephe has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'God adds'.

How do you pronounce Josephe?

The pronunciation of Josephe is three syllables and gentle. The name is pronounced as 'Jo-se-phe' [joˈzeːfə], with a rounded vowel in the beginning combined with a brightly stressed middle syllable. The trailing schwa provides a soft and harmonious finish. This pronunciation gives Josephe a traditional, delicate, and melodic touch that is clearly structured and conveys a calm, dignified presence.

When is the name day of Josephe?

The name day for Josephe is celebrated on February 8, March 19, and October 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Josephe is a rather rare first name. It has not found a place in the German first name charts so far. Its best ranking was in 1932, reaching 210th place in the French first name charts. From 1930 to 2024, Josephe was given as a first name in France about 1,900 times, placing it at 1,069th. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been used for newborns there.

Famous people

• Josephe (Female main character of the novella 'The Earthquake of Chili')