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Josefine

Statistics: Germany · native version ↗
Girl Name day: March 19 #194 all-time timeless Generation Alpha
1 076 babies named Josefine in Germany (city panel) since 2010, peaking in the 2010s. Recorded from 2010 to 2025.
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Origin: Latin. Meaning: God will add.

Name day for Josefine

March 19

Why this day? Josefine is a form of Josephine, and shares its name day.

Josefine is celebrated in Germany on March 19.

The story of the name Josefine

Josefine is the lovely, German-speaking sister of the international celebrity Josephine and shares with her a deep, historical rootedness. The name originally derives from the Latin *Iosephus*, meaning "God will add," and in its spiritual dimension often refers to Saint Joseph. This etymological chain lends the name a classic dignity that has maintained its appeal throughout the centuries. It stands for a bridge between old tradition and timeless elegance.

What is a Josefine like?

Someone named Josefine often radiates a charming mix of down-to-earth nature and playful spirit. She is the one who listens well in conversation but also lightens the mood with a clever wink. A certain inner strength is typical, which never shows itself as arrogant but always as inviting. Josefine comes across like a good cup of coffee in the morning: warm, familiar, and invigorating at the same time.

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Josefine in love

In love, Josefine is faithful but never boring. She seeks a connection that allows for both spiritual depth and shared whims. Romance is important to her, yet she often wraps it in small, everyday surprises rather than grand, empty gestures. A partnership based on respect and much laughter is her highest good.

Frequently asked questions about Josefine

Why is March 19 relevant as a name day?

On this date, the church calendar honors Saint Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, from whom the name originally descends.

Is there a difference between Josefine and Josephine?

The difference lies mainly in orthographic tradition; "Josefine" is the established German spelling, while "Josephine" appears more international or French-influenced.

Is the name still modern today?

Yes, Josefine enjoys stable popularity, as it is classic enough for tradition but fresh enough for modern parents.

Josefine's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

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Name compatibility potential:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Josefine

Bottom 10

  1. Max53%
  2. Karl58%
  3. Leo64%
  4. Ali65%
  5. Jan66%
  6. Henri67%
  7. Henry67%
  8. Theo67%
  9. Finn68%
  10. Felix68%

Love potential for Josefine

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Max50%
  3. Mika54%
  4. Jan55%
  5. Finn58%
  6. Theo59%
  7. Leonard61%
  8. Oskar61%
  9. Felix63%
  10. Henry64%

Professional potential for Josefine

Top 10

  1. Henri94%
  2. Henry94%
  3. Louis91%
  4. Daniel87%
  5. Niklas87%
  6. Theodor87%
  7. Paul84%
  8. Anton83%
  9. Jan83%
  10. Johann83%

Bottom 10

  1. Alexander55%
  2. Valentin55%
  3. Mika58%
  4. Max61%
  5. Leon62%
  6. Theo62%
  7. Jakob63%
  8. Noah67%
  9. Ben67%
  10. Tim68%

Crush potential for Josefine

Top 10

  1. Adam92%
  2. Vincent92%
  3. Alexander92%
  4. Jonathan92%
  5. Philipp91%
  6. Noah89%
  7. Julian88%
  8. Ben88%
  9. Milan88%
  10. Elias87%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl52%
  2. Henri57%
  3. Henry57%
  4. Jan59%
  5. Mika65%
  6. Finn66%
  7. Emil67%
  8. Leonard68%
  9. Ali69%
  10. Johann70%
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