Josefina
Josefina is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Spanish origin, meaning “He will add”.
| Meaning | He will add |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | ho-seh-FEE-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Argentina, Chile, Sweden |
Meaning and origin of Josefina
Josefina is the Spanish and Scandinavian feminine of José or Josef, from the Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add'. The French Joséphine became famous through Empress Joséphine, wife of Napoleon, and Spanish speakers took up their own form. Saint Josephine Bakhita, born in Sudan and canonized in 2000, has given the name fresh devotional appeal. It is often shortened to Fina or Pepita.
Is Josefina a Christian name?
Josefina is a Christian name honouring Saint Joseph, husband of Mary, and today also Saint Josephine Bakhita, patron of victims of human trafficking.
How popular is Josefina?
Making a comeback in parts of South America, especially Argentina and Chile.
Gifts with the name Josefina
- Josefina name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Josefina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josefina mean?
Josefina means 'He will add'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish origin.
Is Josefina a Christian name?
Josefina is a Christian name honouring Saint Joseph, husband of Mary, and today also Saint Josephine Bakhita, patron of victims of human trafficking.
How do you pronounce Josefina?
Josefina is pronounced ho-seh-FEE-nah.
Is Josefina a boy or girl name?
Josefina is usually a girl name.