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Meanings

French Baby Names Meaning:

In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Josephine is: May Jehovah add. Addition (to the family). A feminine form of Joseph. Famous Bearer: French empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Hebrew Baby Names Meaning:

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Josephine is: May Jehovah add/give increase.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Josephine is: May Jehovah add/give increase.

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