Josine
Fact sheet
- Name
- Josine
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The name Josine is considered a Frisian-Dutch variant of Josina, which in turn is a Frisian form of Josefine or Josephine. These names originally derive from the male first name Josef or Joseph. The girl's name carries meanings such as "he adds," "God adds," and "may God increase."
What does the name Josine mean?
Josine is a Frisian-Dutch variant of Josina, which is a Frisian form of the name Josefine or Josephine. This name has its roots in the male first name Josef or Joseph. The meaning of the girl's name includes "he adds," "God adds," and "may God increase." Its origin can be found in ancient Hebrew, where the term yehôsêph (יוֹסֵף) means "may he (God) add," "he will increase," "God will add," or "God has added." These terms derive 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 Joseph in the New Testament is known 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 include Jozina, Yosefa, Yosefin, Yosephina, Josphine, Josephin, Jozephine, Josephe, Fine, Fiene, and Phine.
Where does the name Josine come from?
The etymology of Josine refers to a female first name with ancient Hebrew origins and the meaning "he adds." The ancient Hebrew root yehôsêph means "may he (God) add," "he will increase," "God will add," or "God has added," while yâsaph stands for "to add," "to increase," "to elevate," or "to do again." The languages in which the name appears include German, French, Frisian, Dutch, and Netherlandic.
How do you pronounce Josine?
Jo-sin-e
When is the name day of Josine?
Josine celebrates her name day on February 8, March 19, and October 26.
Popularity
In Germany, Josine is a rather rare name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2019 at 4,068th place. In the last ten years, Josine has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,958th.
Nicknames & pet names
Josi
Famous people
- Josine van Dalsum (Dutch actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Josine
What is the origin of the name Josine?
Josine has ancient Hebrew roots and is a Frisian-Dutch variant of Josina, which in turn is a form of Josefine or Josephine.
What does the name Josine mean?
The name Josine means "he adds" or "God adds" and refers to the ancient Hebrew root yehôsêph.
How popular is the name Josine?
Josine is a rare yet charming name that has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in Frisian and Dutch regions.