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Definition of josephine

josephine

/ˌdʒoʊzəˈfiːn/
Jo · se · phine
Plural:Josephines
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josephine Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A traditional female given name of Hebrew and French origin.

Example

"Josephine was delighted when she received her acceptance letter from the university."

2

A decorative type of knot, commonly known as a Josephine knot, consisting of two interlocking loops often used in macramé, jewelry, and heraldry.

Example

"The artisan finished the elaborate macramé wall hanging by tying an intricate Josephine knot at the center."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From the French 'Joséphine', a diminutive and feminine form of the name 'Joseph', which ultimately derives from the Hebrew 'Yosef', meaning 'God will increase' or 'He will add'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Josephine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/josephine
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