Josephine Meaning in English

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US

JOH-zuh-feen

UK

JOH-zuh-feen

Definition

Josephine is a female first name, used in English and many other languages.

Usage & Nuances

'Josephine' is a proper noun (name), always capitalized. It is classic, sometimes shortened to 'Josie.' Famous bearers include Empress Joséphine, wife of Napoleon. Used mainly as a personal name, not for places or objects.

• Spanish: Josephine
• Portuguese (BR): Josephine
• Portuguese (PT): Josephine
• Chinese (Simplified): 约瑟芬
• Chinese (Traditional): 約瑟芬
• Hindi: जोसेफिन
• Arabic: جوزفين
• Bengali: জোসেফিন
• Russian: Жозефина
• Japanese: ジョセフィン
• Vietnamese: Josephine
• Korean: 조세핀
• Turkish: Josephine
• Urdu: جوزفین
• Indonesian: Josephine

Example Sentences

Josephine is my sister's name.

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I met Josephine at the party.

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Josephine loves to read books.

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Hey, have you seen Josephine today?

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Everyone knows that Josephine makes the best cookies.

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Josephine, could you help me with this?

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