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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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Friendship potential for Josefine

Top 10

  1. Yamen96%
  2. Bader96%
  3. Ville96%
  4. Yusha96%
  5. Tilo96%
  6. Joona96%
  7. Stefanos96%
  8. Jorin96%
  9. Aurel96%
  10. Medin96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon45%
  2. Leeroy48%
  3. Shawn48%
  4. Shane48%
  5. Juan48%
  6. Jack48%
  7. John48%
  8. Freddy49%
  9. Ivan50%
  10. Hermann52%

Love potential for Josefine

Top 10

  1. Cebrail96%
  2. Mikołaj96%
  3. Zion96%
  4. Josip96%
  5. Natnael96%
  6. Tibor96%
  7. Muaz96%
  8. Mihael96%
  9. Taym96%
  10. Aman96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Luc42%
  3. Kaan42%
  4. Elon42%
  5. Arsène42%
  6. Luka42%
  7. Bogdan42%
  8. Igor43%
  9. Azad43%
  10. Khan44%

Professional potential for Josefine

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Elon42%
  3. Eren51%
  4. Nero51%
  5. Orestis51%
  6. Mikolaj52%
  7. Vladyslav52%
  8. Lennie53%
  9. Jaroslaw53%
  10. Nic53%

Crush potential for Josefine

Bottom 10

  1. John47%
  2. Ivan47%
  3. Juan47%
  4. Shane47%
  5. Erich47%
  6. Jack47%
  7. Shawn47%
  8. Bogdan49%
  9. Luc49%
  10. Luka49%
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