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Josephine
JOH-zuh-feen
Josephine (name) means a female given name from French, the feminine form of Joseph. Example: “Josephine trained as a nurse during the war.”
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A female given name from French, the feminine form of Joseph.
"I'm going to call him Joseph or Josephine if it's a girl. Why? Because it's a strong name, Joe, Joseph."
— Steven Herrick, A Place Like This (1998)
"Josephine trained as a nurse during the war."
adj
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Relating to Joseph II, the Holy Roman Emperor and Habsburg ruler.
"Historians describe the Josephine reforms as an attempt to modernize the empire."
How to use Josephine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe feminine form of Joseph, made especially famous by Napoleon's wife.
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Etymology
From French Joséphine, the feminine form of Joseph, popularized in English largely through Empress Josephine Bonaparte, Napoleon's first wife.
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What does “Josephine” mean?
The word “Josephine” means a female given name from French, the feminine form of Joseph. In plain terms, the feminine form of Joseph, made especially famous by Napoleon's wife.
How do you pronounce “Josephine”?
“Josephine” is pronounced JOH-zuh-feen (/ˈd͡ʒoʊ.sə.fiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Josephine” in a sentence?
Here is “Josephine” used in a sentence: “Josephine trained as a nurse during the war.”
What part of speech is “Josephine”?
Depending on how it is used, “Josephine” can be a name and an adjective.
Where does the word “Josephine” come from?
The word “Josephine” comes from French. From French Joséphine, the feminine form of Joseph, popularized in English largely through Empress Josephine Bonaparte, Napoleon's first wife.
Is “Josephine” a common word?
“Josephine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Josephine” have?
“Josephine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name from French, the feminine form of Joseph.
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