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Josiane

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Pronounced zhoh-zee-AHN /ʒɔ.ziˈan/Medium

Meaning: Josiane is a French feminine name, an elaboration of Josee or Josephe — the French feminines of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. It is well used in France, Quebec and francophone Africa and the Caribbean.Medium

In 30 seconds: A French classic: Josiane is a feminine of Joseph — 'he will add' (said 'zhoh-zee-AHN').
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Origin MediumFrench, Hebrew
MeaningJosiane is a French feminine name, an elaboration of Josee or Josephe — the French feminines of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. It is well used in France, Quebec and francophone Africa and the Caribbean.
U.S. rank (2024)#14222 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 143

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119472024

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

Josiane is a French elaboration of Josée/Josèphe, the feminine forms of Joseph — Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. It flourished in twentieth-century France and traveled with the French language to Quebec, West Africa and the Caribbean. In French the final syllable carries the weight (said 'zhoh-zee-AHN').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., while remaining familiar in francophone countries. Rare, elegant, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? Josiane is a thoroughly French name, well loved in France, Quebec and the francophone Caribbean. Behind it stands Joseph — Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' (said 'zhoh-zee-AHN').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Josiane — French elaboration of Josee/Josephe; Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add'

Variations

JosianneJoseeJosephine

Nicknames

JoJosieJojo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Josiane mean?

Josiane is a French elaboration of Josee/Josephe, feminines of Joseph — from Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add'.

How do you pronounce Josiane?

In French it's said zhoh-zee-AHN /ʒɔ.ziˈan/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Josiane a boy or girl name?

Josiane is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Josiane?

Josiane is rare in the U.S., while more familiar in France and other francophone countries.

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