Jozefa
“God will increase.”
Poland origin · Girl name
#733US 2023
1.5kBirths / yr
→Stable
11All-time births
📅 Since 191700
How to pronounce Jozefa
yo-ze-faw(hungarian)
/yo-ze-faw(hungarian)/ · · 3 syllables
“God will increase.”
Poland origin · Girl name
What does Jozefa mean and where does it come from?
Jozefa is the feminine form of the male name Józef, which is widely used in Slavic countries. The name has its roots in Hebrew, corresponding to 'Yosef' (יָסֵף), meaning 'to add' or 'to increase.' Jozefa has maintained popularity in Poland and other Central European regions, reflecting the cultural
Cultural significance
Jozefa has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Poland-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god will increase..
Peak popularity
Reached #4708 in 1918 — currently #733 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Jozefa?
Jozefa works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Jozefa Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Jozefa Rose
Floral · soft ending
Jozefa Mae
Sweet · timeless
Jozefa Claire
French influence · crisp
Jozefa Jane
Literary · strong
Jozefa Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Jozefa right now?
Holding steady — currently #733 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Jozefa
Jozefa entered American naming records in 1917 and has been in use for over 107 years. With 11 total births recorded, Jozefa remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #743 in 2021 to #733 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Jozefa in 1918:
Jozefa has only 11 total recorded births since 1917 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Jozefa?
CROATIAN
FinkaInaJozefinaJožica
DANISH
Josefine
DUTCH
JosephineJozefien
ENGLISH
JoJodeneJodiJodieJodyJoettaJoeyJojoJoleenJoleneJosephinaJosephineJosiePosiePosy
What names sound and feel like Jozefa?
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How is Jozefa written in other languages?
What are the boy versions of Jozefa?
Yousef ARABICYoussef ARABICYusef ARABICYusuf ARABICHovsep ARMENIANYusif AZERBAIJANIJoseba BASQUEIoseph BIBLICAL GREEKIoses BIBLICAL GREEKYosef BIBLICAL HEBREWIoseph BIBLICAL LATINJoseph BIBLICALJoses BIBLICALYosif BULGARIANJosep CATALANJosip CROATIANJoško CROATIANJoso CROATIANJozo CROATIANJosef CZECHJosef DANISHJef DUTCHJoep DUTCHJoop DUTCHJoos DUTCHJoost DUTCHJos DUTCHJosephus DUTCHJozef DUTCHSjef DUTCHZef DUTCHJo ENGLISHJoe ENGLISHJoey ENGLISHJojo ENGLISHJoseph ENGLISHJoĉjo ESPERANTOJozefo ESPERANTOJoosep ESTONIANJooseppi FINNISHJuuso FINNISHJoseph FRENCHXosé GALICIANIoseb GEORGIANSoso GEORGIANJo GERMANJosef GERMANJoseph GERMANSepp GERMANSeppel GERMANIosif GREEKYosef HEBREWJosephus HISTORYJóska HUNGARIANJózsef HUNGARIANJózsi HUNGARIANSeosamh IRISHBeppe ITALIANGiuseppe ITALIANPeppe ITALIANPeppi ITALIANPeppino ITALIANPino ITALIANIosephus LATE ROMANJāzeps LATVIANJuozapas LITHUANIANJuozas LITHUANIANJosif MACEDONIANHohepa MAORIJosef NORWEGIANJosèp OCCITANIosifu OLD CHURCH SLAVICJózef POLISHJosé PORTUGUESEZé PORTUGUESEZezé PORTUGUESEIosif ROMANIANIosif RUSSIANOsip RUSSIANSeòsaidh SCOTTISHJosif SERBIANJozef SLOVAKJosip SLOVENEJože SLOVENEJožef SLOVENEJosé SPANISHJosepe SPANISHPepe SPANISHPepito SPANISHJosef SWEDISHYusuf TURKISHYosyp UKRAINIANYusup UYGHURYussel YIDDISH
Common questions about the name Jozefa
What does the name Jozefa mean?
Jozefa means "God will increase." — a name rooted in Poland tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Jozefa?
Jozefa is currently ranked #733 as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Jozefa?
Jozefa originates from Poland tradition. Poland names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Jozefa?
Jozefa pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Poland heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
What are good nicknames for Jozefa?
Jozefa naturally lends itself to affectionate nicknames. Shortened versions based on the first syllable are most popular, and many parents also create unique pet names that feel personal to their family.
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