Josefa
Josefa is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Spanish origin, meaning “God will add”.
| Meaning | God will add |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | ho-SEH-fah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Chile, Philippines |
Meaning and origin of Josefa
Josefa is the Spanish and Portuguese feminine form of José, which goes back to the Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' or 'may God add'. The name spread through Catholic Spain out of devotion to Saint Joseph, husband of Mary, and was often given to girls born near his feast on 19 March. Pepa and Pepita are the classic Spanish pet forms. A well-known bearer is Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, a heroine of Mexico's independence movement.
Is Josefa a Christian name?
Josefa honours Saint Joseph, a central figure in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and is a traditional Catholic name in the Spanish-speaking world. Its Hebrew root also links it to the patriarch Joseph of Genesis.
How popular is Josefa?
A traditional name more common among older generations in Spain and Latin America, now enjoying some vintage revival.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josefa mean?
Josefa means 'God will add'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish origin.
Is Josefa a Christian name?
Josefa honours Saint Joseph, a central figure in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and is a traditional Catholic name in the Spanish-speaking world. Its Hebrew root also links it to the patriarch Joseph of Genesis.
How do you pronounce Josefa?
Josefa is pronounced ho-SEH-fah.
Is Josefa a boy or girl name?
Josefa is usually a girl name.