Josefa

Meaning & origin

The female first name Josefa comes from Latin and means "God adds". It is a variant of the name Joseph and is mainly used in Catholic countries such as Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. The name has a long tradition and has been in use since the Middle Ages. In the Catholic Church, Josefa is revered as the patron saint of widows and the dying.

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Famous people with the first name Josefa

• Josefa Llanes Escoda Person
• Josefa de Óbidos Portuguese painter
• Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Mexican national heroine
• Josefa Camejo Person

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