Meaning & Origin
A female given name from Hebrew.
Josephina is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, an elaboration of Josephine, from the Hebrew Yosef meaning 'God will add' or 'God increases.' Josephina adds an extra syllable to the French classic Joséphine, giving it a more Spanish and Portuguese character.
About 3,372 U.S. births are recorded. Josephina carries Napoleon's legendary empress Joséphine de Beauharnais in its heritage while offering a warmer, more Latin American feel for parents who honor both the Hebrew root and the Romance-language tradition.