Name:
Josie
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Josie is a diminutive of Josephine. Josephine originates in Hebrew language and means "God raises". It is a feminine form of Joseph. As a feminine given name it has been used on a regular basis since the 19th century. Josephine has always been popular among royalty, one of the most famous bearers is probably Josephine de Beauharnais, the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte and the first French Empress.
Pronunciation:
JO-zee
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Jos
Josee
Josey
Famous Josie:
Josie Bissett : actress
Josie Maran : model