Josefa

Feminine variation of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

Josefa Origin and Meaning

The name Josefa is a girl's name of Spanish origin.

Josefa is a feminine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the masculine name José (Joseph). The name ultimately traces back to Hebrew roots, from 'Yosef' meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' As the female equivalent of Joseph, Josefa carries biblical connections to the husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus in Christian tradition. The name has been consistently used in Spanish-speaking countries and communities for centuries. While Josefa has never reached high popularity rankings in the United States, it maintains steady usage in Latin American countries, Spain, and Portugal. The name projects strength and tradition, often associated with dignity and family values. Many women named Josefa go by affectionate nicknames such as Pepa, Pepita, or Fina.

Josefa Rank in US Top 1000

# 930 in the US

Popularity of the name Josefa

• 10 Chile 2021

Famous People Named Josefa

• Josefa de los Dolores Peña y Lillo Barbosa Dominican nun and writer
• Josefa Petra Francisca de Paula de Tudó y Catalán mistress of Spanish PM Manuel de Godoy; model for Goya
• Josefa Johnson sister of U.S. president Lyndon Johnson
• Josefa de Óbidos Portuguese Baroque painter
• (María) Josefa Crescencia Ortiz de Domínguez Mexican revolutionary
• Josefa Madamba Llanes Escoda Filipina war heroine, feminist and activist
• Josefa "Pepa" Bayeu wife of artist Francisco Goya
• Josefa de Godoy di Bassano y Crowe de Tudó y O'Donovan, 2nd Viscountess of Rocafuerte, Spanish,Italian aristocrat
• Josefa Ordóñez Mexican actress
• Francisca Josefa Maria Xaviera Infanta of Portugal; daughter of Peter II
• María Josefa Carmela de Borbón Infanta of Spain; daughter of Charles III
• María Josefa Alonso Pimentel y Téllez,Girón, Duchess of Osuna, Spanish aristocrat and art patron