Female Name
Josephina
ˌd͡ʒoʊ.sə.ˈfiːn.ə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
artists
asteroids
ends in -ina
feminine forms
healthcare
isograms
Latinizations
rare English
women's history
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
83/100
classic175%
mature120%
formal175%
upper class160%
natural140%
wholesome160%
strong80%
refined175%
strange100%
complex80%
serious140%
Meaning & Etymology
Josephina is a Latinate variant of the name Joséphine, which itself is the feminine form of Joseph. The name Josephina carries connotations of addition or increase, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'He will add'. It is a name that has been used across various cultures and languages, often associated with grace and elegance.
Etymology
Original Form:
Yosef
Evolution:
From Hebrew Yosef to Latin Josephus, then to French Joséphine, and finally to Josephina.
Source:
Etymological dictionaries and historical linguistics research.