US Popularity Rank: 17839

Origin: Portuguese

Meaning: Jehovah increases

Josefa is a girl's name with Hebrew roots. Meaning "Jehovah increases," you can use this name to share your faith with your little one as well as honor any Portuguese heritage you might have. With this name, you get the simple sophistication of Josephine with a more streamlined feel. Josefa can also be spelled as Josepha, making its links to the Biblical name Joseph even clearer.