Josephine
God shall add (Hebrew via French/English)
Josephine is a english / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 9, with 178,277 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
God shall add (Hebrew via French/English)
Derived from the Hebrew name Yosef through French and English adoption. In the Philippines, it is exceptionally popular across multiple generations due to strong Christian devotion to Saint Joseph and familiarity via Philippine historical figures.
Josephine is the English and French feminine diminutive form of Joseph, which derives from the Hebrew name Yosef meaning 'He will add'. It entered widespread use in the Philippines through American education and administration, alongside its Spanish counterpart Josefina.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common classic name in the Philippines. Commonly shortened to Josie, Jojo, Phine, or Joy, and frequently used in compound names like Mary Josephine or Maria Josephine.
Related forms
- Josefina Spanish
- Joséphine French
- Giuseppina Italian
- Josefine German
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Josephine with common surname pairs
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How do I use Josephine with two Filipino surnames?
Josephine is the given name. The full name is Josephine + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Josephine a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Josephine is number 9, with 178,277 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.