Josefa
/hohsehfah/ Spanish Female
Meaning & Origin
Josefa is a Spanish name meaning "He will enlarge". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE. The name originates from Hebrew. Its root words are 'yasaph' (to add) and 'El' (God).
Quick Facts
Language Spanish
Gender Female
Phonetic hohsehfah
IPA xosefa
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as hohsehfah. Keep the original Spanish phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Josefa
- · Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez - Heroine of the Mexican War of Independence
- · Josefa Iloilo - Former President of Fiji
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