Josie
Short form of Josephine, from Hebrew Yosef meaning "God will increase".
Meaning and origin
Josie is an affectionate English diminutive of Josephine, itself the feminine form of Joseph.
How to pronounce Josie
| English (US) | JOH-zee |
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