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Josaphine

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Pronounced JOH-suh-feen /ˈdʒoʊ.sə.fiːn/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Josephine, the French feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' or 'God will add.' The -sa- spelling is a modern variant; the name and meaning are the familiar ones.Medium

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Josephine — from the Hebrew Joseph, 'God will add' (said 'JOH-suh-feen').
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Origin MediumFrench, Hebrew
MeaningA respelling of Josephine, the French feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' or 'God will add.' The -sa- spelling is a modern variant; the name and meaning are the familiar ones.
U.S. rank (2022)#16381 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 192

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419932022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Josaphine respells Josephine, the French feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add.' Josephine rose across Europe in the wake of the Empress Josephine and has never entirely left; Josaphine is one of its rarer modern spellings, softening the middle without changing the sound much (said 'JOH-suh-feen').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., though Josephine is far better known. Rare, vintage, and warm.

Did you know? Josephine is the French feminine of Joseph, whose Hebrew root means 'he will add' — a name of increase and of hope for more. Josaphine simply respells it, and carries the same meaning.
Overall data confidence 70%
References — Josaphine — Respelling of Josephine; Hebrew Yosef root

Variations

JosephineJosefinaJosephina

Nicknames

JosieJoFifi

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If you like Josaphine…

Josephine— the standard spelling of the name
Josefina— the Spanish form
Seraphine— a like -phine ending
Georgina— a like vintage feminine form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Josaphine mean?

Josaphine respells Josephine, the French feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew for 'God will add.'

How do you pronounce Josaphine?

It's said JOH-suh-feen /ˈdʒoʊ.sə.fiːn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Josaphine a boy or girl name?

Josaphine is used as a girl's name; Joseph is the masculine form.

How popular is Josaphine?

Josaphine is a very rare spelling in the U.S., though Josephine is popular.

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