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Josette
Pronounced ZHAW-zeht /หสษ.zษt/Medium
Meaning: French diminutive of Josephine, from Hebrew Yosef 'he will add / God shall add'.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. ยท SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880โpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Josette is the French diminutive of Josephine, which traces back through the Hebrew name Yosef to the sense 'he will add' or 'God shall add'. The -ette ending is the classic French way of forming an affectionate, smaller version of a longer name. So Josette carries Josephine's meaning in a lighter, more intimate shape.
It sits among related French forms such as Josiane, Josianne, and Josyane, all drawn from the same Joseph root. The British actress Josette Simon, known for her Royal Shakespeare Company work, is one bearer.
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Josette Simon (1960-present)British actress known for 'Blake's 7' and her stage work with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Josette mean?
Josette is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with French tradition.
How do you pronounce Josette?
It's commonly said ZHAW-zeht /หสษ.zษt/.
Is Josette a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Josette is used as a girl name.
How popular is Josette?
In 2024, Josette ranked #2218 in the U.S. for girls, with 85 births recorded.