Josefa
Josefa Origin and Meaning
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.
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- Josefa de los Dolores Peña y Lillo BarbosaDominican nun and writer
- Josefa Petra Francisca de Paula de Tudó y Catalánmistress of Spanish PM Manuel de Godoy; model for Goya
- Josefa Johnsonsister of U.S. president Lyndon Johnson
- Josefa de ÓbidosPortuguese Baroque painter
- (María) Josefa Crescencia Ortiz de DomínguezMexican revolutionary
- Josefa Madamba Llanes EscodaFilipina war heroine, feminist and activist
- Josefa "Pepa" Bayeuwife of artist Francisco Goya
- Josefa de Godoy di Bassano y Crowede Tudó y O'Donovan, 2nd Viscountess of Rocafuerte, Spanish,Italian aristocrat
- Josefa OrdóñezMexican actress
- Francisca Josefa Maria XavieraInfanta of Portugal; daughter of Peter II
- María Josefa Carmela de BorbónInfanta of Spain; daughter of Charles III
- María Josefa AlonsoPimentel y Téllez,Girón, Duchess of Osuna, Spanish aristocrat and art patron