Jozefa
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- Name
- Jozefa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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The first name Jozefa is the Polish (Józefa) and Slovenian (Jožefa) variant of Josefa, the feminine form of the biblical name Josef (Polish Józef and Slovenian Jožef). The name Jozefa means 'God may add' and refers to the hope that God may grant (still) a daughter.
What does the name Jozefa mean?
The first name Jozefa represents the Polish (Józefa) and Slovenian (Jožefa) forms of Josefa, the feminine form of the biblical name Josef (Polish Józef and Slovenian Jožef). Jozefa is interpreted as 'God may add,' which implies a request for God to (still) add a daughter. This meaning comes from the Hebrew original name Jōsēf and the ancient Hebrew elements jo, meaning 'God,' and jasaf, meaning 'to add, to increase.' International variants of Jozefa or Josefa include Josepha, Giuseppina (Italian), Josephin, Josephina, Josephine (English), Joséphine (French), Josefin, Josefina, Josefine, Jozefin, and Jozefina.
Where does the name Jozefa come from?
The first name Jozefa has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'God may add.' The composition consists of the ancient Hebrew words jo for 'God' and jasaf for 'to add, to increase.' The languages from which the name originates include Polish, Slovenian, and Hungarian.
How do you pronounce Jozefa?
Jo-ze-fa
When is the name day of Jozefa?
The name days of Jozefa are celebrated on March 19, May 1, July 31, and September 18.
Popularity
In Germany, Jozefa is considered a rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most popular female names. Its highest ranking was in 2016, when it placed 4,471st. Over the last ten years, Jozefa has been chosen as a first name about 10 times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,788th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jozefica Joza / Jozica
Similar first names
Frequently asked questions about the name Jozefa
What is the origin of the name Jozefa?
The name Jozefa has its roots in ancient Hebrew and is prevalent in the Slavic languages Polish and Slovenian. It derives from the biblical name Josef.
What does the name Jozefa mean?
Jozefa is often translated as 'God may add.' This meaning derives from the Hebrew words for 'God' and 'to add, to increase.'
How popular is the name Jozefa?
Jozefa is particularly popular in Poland and Slovenia, but it can also be found in other countries with Slavic roots.