is an Italian feminine given name. It is the Italian version of the English name Josephine . Josephine is the feminine form of the name Joseph , which is taken from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning The Lord increases. Feminine: Giuseppa, Geppa, Geppina, Beppa, Beppina, Peppa, Peppina, Pina, Pinella, Pinetta, Pinuccia,