The nameJosépha
Josépha is a feminine of Joseph, a name of Hebrew origin. It was mostly given in France in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Josépha comes from Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, "God will add".
Origin
Hebrew, through the Latin Josepha.
History
Josépha peaked in the early 1930s, with a small revival in the 1980s.
Popularity of the name Josépha
Josépha in France
2743rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1931peak year (95 births)
2,685babies named Josépha in France since 1900
Josépha was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 570 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Josépha. Half of all babies named Josépha in France were born before 1941, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Josépha in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josépha mean?
Josépha comes from Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, "God will add".
What is the origin of the name Josépha?
Hebrew, through the Latin Josepha.
Is Josépha a girl's or a boy's name?
Josépha is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Josépha?
Variants and related names of Josépha include Joseph.