Gender: Female
Origin: Spanish, German
Meaning: God will increase, Female Version of Joseph
Pronunciation: hoh-SEH-fah, /hoʊˈseɪfə/, JH AA S AH F AH
Popularity Rank: #2,252
The name Josefa is of Spanish, German origin and means God will increase, Female Version of Joseph, Jehovah Increases, God will Add. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Josefa is commonly found in Spain, Chile, Brazil, and 69 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: hoh-SEH-fah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /hoʊˈseɪfə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH AA S AH F AH
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Josefa correctly by listening to our 12 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Josefa correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Josefa with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Josefa might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Josefa spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Josefa is recorded 29,248 times globally, ranking it as the 2,252th most common name worldwide.
Josefa is most prevalent in Spain, with 12,130 occurrences, making it the 160th most popular name in the country.
In Spain, the name Josefa is found among 1 in every 52 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | #160 | 1 : 52 |
| Chile | #200 | 1 : 110 |
| Brazil | #354 | 1 : 241 |
| United States of America | #2,109 | 1 : 1,159 |
| Colombia | #1,213 | 1 : 860 |
| Mexico | #1,114 | 1 : 673 |
| Peru | #1,258 | 1 : 1,406 |
| Bolivia | #1,015 | 1 : 956 |
| France | #4,033 | 1 : 3,951 |
| Argentina | #825 | 1 : 713 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Josefa from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
German Baby Names French Baby Names Hebrew Baby Names American Baby Names Portuguese Baby Names Australian Baby Names Spanish Baby Names Czech Baby Names
Find the ideal nickname for Josefa (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Josefa? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Josefa. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.