Josefina

The name Josefina means 'God may add,' in the sense of 'God may (still) add a daughter.' It is a derivation of Josefa, the female form of the biblical name Joseph.

What does the name Josefina mean?

Josefina means 'God may add,' more specifically 'God may (still) add a daughter.' The name is a variant of Josefa, the female counterpart of the biblical Joseph. Josefina is mainly found in Spanish-speaking regions, but is also appreciated in countries like Germany and Sweden. In the Czech Republic, the spelling Josefína is used. In Germany, the variants Josefine and Josephine are somewhat more sought after. Other forms include Josephina and Jozefina. Popular short and pet forms of Josefina include Fina, Josi, and Josina.

Where does the name Josefina come from?

The name Josefina has its origin in the biblical name Joseph, which is composed of the ancient Hebrew words jo (God) and jasaf (to add, to increase).

How do you pronounce Josefina?

The pronunciation of Josefina is melodic and consists of four to five syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Jo-se-fi-na' [jozeˈfiːna], with the emphasis on the long 'fi' syllable. The open ending on 'a' gives it a harmonious sound. Josefina has an elegant and international character - sonorous, feminine, and present.

When is the name day of Josefina?

The name day of Josefina is celebrated on February 8 (Josefine Bakhita), March 19 (Joseph of Nazareth), and October 26 (Josephine Leroux).

Popularity

Josefina was initially relatively present in Germany. In the early decades, the name was in the extended forefront of the rankings and was among the names that, while not at the top, were still quite visible. Josefina experienced its strongest phase in the 1930s, when the name reached its historical peak at rank 93 in 1931.

Nicknames & pet names

Fina / Finchen / Fine / Fini / Jo / Joi / Jojo / Josefinchen / Josi / Josie / Josy

Similar first names

Famous people

• Finchen die Schnecke (character from Sesame Street)
• Josefina Aldecoa (Spanish writer)
• Josefina Baez (actress from the Dominican Republic)
• Josefina Benedetti (Venezuelan musician)
• Josefina Bonilla (American publisher)
• Josefina Brdlikova (Czech composer)
• Josefina Cisternas (model)
• Josefina D. Constantino (Filipino writer)
• Josefina de la Torre (Spanish writer)
• Josefina de Vasconcellos (British sculptor)
• Josefina Echanove (Mexican actress)
• Josefina Gabrielle (actress from the UK)
• Josefina Lavalle (Mexican ballet dancer)
• Josefina Niggli (writer from America)
• Josefina Passadori (Argentinian writer)
• Josefina Rodriguez de Aldecoa (Spanish writer)
• Josefina Scaglione (actress from Argentina)
• Josefina Tanganelli Plana (Spanish illustrator)
• Josefina Vicens (writer from Mexico)
• Josefina Wettergrund (Swedish poet)