Fifi

Fifi is a female name that is used in France as a pet form of Josephine (Josefine). This name has its roots in the biblical name Joseph, which means 'God adds' or 'God increases'.

What does the name Fifi mean?

The name Fifi is a French diminutive of Josephine (Josefine), which in turn is derived from the biblical name Joseph. Translated, the name means 'God adds' and 'God increases'. Its origins lie in Ancient Hebrew, derived from the term yehôsêph (יוֹסֵף), which translates to 'may he (God) add', 'he will increase', 'God will add', or 'God has added'. This form is derived from the root yâsaph (יָסַף), which means 'to add', 'to increase', 'to elevate', or 'to do again'. In the Old Testament, Joseph is the eleventh son of Jacob, while in the New Testament, Joseph is known as the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Additionally, there is Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who showed the tomb where Jesus was laid to rest. Other variants include Fien, Fiene, Finka, Fienchen, Pien, Josefina, and Josephina.

Where does the name Fifi come from?

The origin of the name Fifi is Ancient Hebrew and means 'God adds'. The Ancient Hebrew term yehôsêph (יוֹסֵף) means 'may he (God) add', 'he will increase', 'God will add', or 'God has added'. The root yâsaph (יָסַף) stands for 'to add', 'to increase', 'to elevate', or 'to do again'. The language is French.

How do you pronounce Fifi?

The pronunciation of Fifi is light and playful, consisting of two syllables: 'Fi-fi' [ˈfiːfi]. The repetition of the bright vowel gives the name a bouncy, lively sound quality. The absence of hard consonants makes the name soft and rounded. Fifi sounds cheerful and carefree – playful, delicate, and characterized by a childlike lightness.

When is the name day of Fifi?

Fifi is celebrated on the name days of February 8, March 19, and October 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Fifi is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most popular female names. The highest ranking the name achieved was in 2010, when it reached 2,348th place. In the last ten years, Fifi has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Fifi is ranked 8,788th.

Nicknames & pet names

Fufu

Famous people

• Elfe Fifi (elf from the anime Doremi/Aikos, Sofie's fairy)
• Fifi Abdou (Egyptian actress)
• Fifi Baiden (Ghanaian footballer)
• Fifi Brindacier (French name of Pippi Longstocking)
• Fifi Brix (composer from Germany)
• Fifi Ejindu (architect from Nigeria)
• Fifi Kreutzer (German painter)
• Fifi la Fume (character from Tiny Toons)
• Fifi Trixibelle Geldof (daughter of musician Bob Geldof)
• Fifi Vergissmeinnicht (character in Fifi and the Flower Children)
• Fifi Young (Indonesian actress)