Josephine

Josephine is a name of French origins and it is a name that is traditionally considered by parents who are looking for a name for their baby girl. Josephine is the feminine form of the male name Joseph, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, which means ‘to grow exponentially’.Therefore the meaning of Joephine is related to the idea of growth. This name is most commonly found in Crete, which is a Greek island. There is also an Italian variant, which is spelt Giuseppina. There have been a number of royal figures with the name, the most famous being Josephine de Beauharnais, who was also the Empress of France. She married Napoleon Bonaparte, who was a military leader in the French army and ruled beside him in the 1700s. Other famous figures with the name are the English author Josephine Cox, the Danish model Josephine Skriver and the French actress Josephine de La Baume.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

Jehovah increases

Origin

French feminine variation of Joseph

Numerology

J is for jolly, the fun side!

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

S is for serious, not always joking.

E is for excellence, your passion, your drive.

P is for polite, naturally!

H is for heart, warm and loving.

I is for impressive, your list of qualities.

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

E is for easy going, no ruffles here.

Lucky

Josephine lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Famous People Named Josephine

• Cathleen Sabine Mann Marchioness of Queensberry, British portrait painter and costume designer
• Cathleen Falsani American journalist
• Cathleen Rund German Olympic swimmer
• Cathleen Schine American novelist
• Cathleen Cordell American actress

Josephine in Pop Culture

• Nancy Botwin main character on TV's "Weeds"
• Nancy Drew mystery series created by Carolyn Keene and its main character
• Nancy character in Dickens' "Oliver Twist"
• Nancy character in Archie & Friends comics
• Nadine Crowell character on American soap "General Hospital"