English Explanatory Dictionary

Josephine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A female given name from French.
adj
  1. Pertaining to Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒəʊ.zə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.sə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.sə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.zə.fiːn/ /ˈdʒəʊ.zə.fʌɪn/

Word forms

Josephine Jo Joe

Etymology

From French Joséphine, diminutive of Josèphe, feminine form of Joseph. Popularized in English by Josephine Bonaparte, the empress of Napoleonic France.

Derived words

Josephine County Josephinism
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