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Name Origin

Josephine is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God will increase'. It is a variant of Joseph, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef.

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Famous People

Josephine Baker (1906-1975)

Singer, dancer, actress

  • Civil rights activist
  • First Black woman to star in a major motion picture
  • Spy for the French Resistance during World War II

Josephine Cochrane (1839-1913)

Inventor

  • Invented the first commercially successful dishwasher

Josephine Tey (1896-1952)

Author

  • Wrote the mystery novel 'The Daughter of Time'
  • Known for her complex plots and psychological insights

Josephine Butler (1828-1906)

Social reformer

  • Campaigned for the repeal of the Contagious Diseases Acts
  • Championed women's rights