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First name Josefa - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
19. March
Meaning
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.
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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