Josephe
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Josephe is a Hebrew name meaning “he will add”. It is a rare name, predominantly used for boys, with 95.03% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Josephe
Josephe is a feminine variant of the name Joseph, originating from the Hebrew name Yosef. The etymology stems from the root yasaf, meaning to add or increase. In various European naming traditions, the suffix -e was historically appended to masculine names to denote feminine use, reflecting the influence of Biblical nomenclature on Western society.
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Gender Usage of the Name Josephe
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Josephe is predominantly used as a name for boys. Approximately 95.03% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Josephe
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Josephe is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.92M births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 769M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Josephe was last recorded at #8,976 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2010) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #375 in 1943. Its lowest recorded position was #8,976 in 2010. Over the last 42 years (1968–2010) the name fell -8020 places (from #956 to #8,976).
Characteristics of the Name Josephe
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- J — Boy Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- e — Boy Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Josephe features a two-syllable structure with an unstressed-stressed pattern, lending the name a formal cadence. It maintains the classic profile associated with Joseph of Arimathea, anchoring it in traditional nomenclature. The combination of its phonetic softness and historical weight creates an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Josephe
Middle names used with JosepheMethodology
Josephe is most frequently used with: Josephe Monte
Middle name suggestions for JosepheMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Josephe is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Josephe Allen · Josephe Allan · Josephe Alvin · Josephe Asher · Josephe Anson. View all 74 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Josephe
Sound Like Josephe Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Joseph · Joesph · Josef · View all 13 names
Spelled Like Josephe Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Joseph · Josephus · Josephat
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: James · John · Joseph · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Josephe Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joseph · Ralph · Jeff · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Eugene · Luis · Bernard · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Josephe”
Dictionary Meaning of "Josephe"Methodology
a female given name, masculine equivalent Joseph
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How to Spell Josephe in ASL
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