Josefa

Josefa is the feminine form of the biblical name Josef and means 'God may increase' or 'God may add' in the sense of 'God may (still) add a daughter', derived from the ancient Hebrew jo for 'God' and jasaf for 'add, increase'.

What does the name Josefa mean?

Josefa is the feminine form of the biblical name Josef and means 'God may increase' or 'God may add' in the sense of 'God may (still) add a daughter', derived from the ancient Hebrew jo for 'God' and jasaf for 'add, increase'. The roots lie in the ancient Hebrew term yehôsêph (יוֹסֵף) meaning 'may he (God) add', 'he will increase', 'God will add', or 'God has added', which in turn is based on the root yâsaph (יָסַף) meaning 'to add', 'to increase', 'to elevate', or 'to do again'. In the Old Testament, Josef is the eleventh son of Jacob. In the New Testament, Josef is considered the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. There is also Josef of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who showed the tomb where Jesus was buried. Variants of Josefa include Josepha, Jozefa (Polish), Giuseppina (Italian), Josephin, Josephina, Josephine (English), Joséphine (French), Josefin, Josefina, Josefine, Jozefin, and Jozefina. A German short form of Josefa is Sefa.

Where does the name Josefa come from?

Etymology Josefa is a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin meaning 'God may add'. Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Josefa?

Sound & pronunciation of Josefa: The name Josefa is three syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Jo-se-fa' [joˈzeːfa], beginning with a rounded O sound that conveys calmness. The stressed middle syllable with a long E brings brightness to the sound. The open final 'a' provides a warm conclusion. Josefa thus appears classic and feminine - harmonious, timeless, and present.

When is the name day of Josefa?

Josefa has name days on March 19, May 1, July 31, and September 18.

Popularity

Josefa is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 870th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 1932 at 118th place. In the last ten years, Josefa has been given as a first name about 280 times, placing it 1,263rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,195th.

Nicknames & pet names

Jo / Jojo / Josa / Josef / Josi / Josy / Sefa / Seffi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Francisca Josefa de Castillo y Guevara (writer from Spain)
• Johanna Josefa Beck (German opera singer)
• Josefa Acevedo (Colombian writer)
• Josefa Beck (opera singer from Germany)
• Josefa Benitez Guzman (Spanish cyclist)
• Josefa Berens (artist from Germany)
• Josefa Berens-Totenohl (writer from Germany)
• Josefa de Obidos (artist from Spain)
• Josefa Frandl (Austrian skier)
• Josefa Idem (German rower)
• Josefa Lang (theater actress from Germany)
• Josefa Lasagavibau (rugby player from Fiji)
• Josefa Metz (German writer)
• Josefa Texidor Torres (artist from Spain)
• Josefa Toledo de Aguirre (Nicaraguan writer)
• Josefa Vicent (Uruguayan athlete)
• Josepha Duschek (singer in the 18th century)
• Maria Josefa Cotillo Martinez (Spanish ballet dancer)
• Maria Josefa Garcia Granados (Spanish writer)
• Maria Josefa Mujia (poet from Bolivia)