Josefina
He will add (Hebrew via Spanish)
Josefina is a spanish / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 68, with 76,532 records. It has 4 syllables.
Origin and meaning
He will add (Hebrew via Spanish)
Josefina is the traditional Spanish feminine derivative of José (Joseph). In the Philippines, it became deeply entrenched through Spanish Catholic naming traditions and remains a widely recognized classic name across generations.
Spanish feminine form of Joseph, originating from the Hebrew name Yosef meaning 'He will add' or 'Yahweh shall add'. It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to nicknames such as Josie, Pina, Fina, or Sefing. Often paired in compound names like Maria Josefina.
Related forms
- Josephine English
- Joséphine French
- Giuseppina Italian
- Josefina Portuguese
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Josefina with common surname pairs
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Is Josefina a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Josefina is number 68, with 76,532 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.