About the first name Marie-Josée
MeaningThe compound name Marie-Josée combines Marie and Josée. Marie has its own older etymology, while Josée traditionally means “he will add” or “God will add”.
Historical originMarie-Josée belongs to the tradition of compound given names, especially common in French-speaking and Catholic families. Combining several elements often made it possible to honor multiple relatives, saints, or devotional figures.
Did you know?In genealogical records, Marie-Josée may be written with or without a hyphen depending on the period, clerk, or indexing practice. Grouping these variants avoids treating the same compound name as separate names.
Pronunciation:ma-ri-jo-séma.ʁi.ʒoz.e