| Meaning | God will add |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 9 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | Jo-se-phi-na |
About Josephina
This elegant extension of a classic name brings continental sophistication and timeless beauty to any bearer. Josephina echoes through history with aristocratic grace while remaining perfectly suited for contemporary life. The formal structure commands respect in professional environments, yet softens beautifully into affectionate nicknames for family intimacy. There's an undeniable strength woven throughout, suggesting someone who possesses both determination and refinement. The name's length and complexity indicate parents who appreciate tradition while embracing individuality through a less common variant. Josephina sounds equally magnificent announced at graduation ceremonies or whispered in tender moments, demonstrating its remarkable range. The multiple syllables create a rhythmic elegance that feels almost musical, making every utterance a small celebration. Its classic foundation ensures it never feels dated or trendy, promising relevance across decades and changing fashions. The abundance of nickname options—Josie, Fina, Posey—provides adaptability as personality emerges and preferences develop. This choice honors heritage while claiming distinctive territory, offering the best of both worlds.
Names Similar to Josephina
| Josephine |
| Josefina |
| Josie |
| Jennifer |
| Jessica |
| Jasmine |
| Jocelyn |
| Julie |
| Julia |
| Jade |
| Jane |
| Janet |
Nicknames for Josephina
| Jo |
| Joey |
| Josie |
| Fina |
| Phina |
Famous People Named Josephina
| Josephina Bracken | Filipina wife of Philippine national hero José Rizal |
| Josephina van Gorkum | Subject of a famous painting by Johannes Vermeer |
| Josephina Ribbing | Swedish author and countess |
| Josephina Salleh | Malaysian squash player |
| Josephina Niggli | American playwright and professor |
| Josephina Gasdik | American artist |
| Josephina Skallerup | Danish stage actress |
| Josephina Alibrandi | Italian-Australian character from the novel "Looking for Alibrandi" |
| Josephina Nor-Lantzman | Finnish opera singer |
| Josephina Isler | Venezuelan Miss Universe titleholder |
| Josephina Kablick | Czech-American artist |
| Josephina Wedekind | German feminist writer |
| Josephina Gabrielle | English actress and singer |
| Josephina Malaj | Albanian actress and TV host |
| Josephina Zdarska | Czechoslovakian sprinter |
| Josephina Simons | Dutch rhythmic gymnast |
| Josephina Umm Kulthum | Egyptian singer |
| Josephina Moravec | Austrian gymnast |
| Josephina Barbanell | American parapsychologist and author |
| Josephina van Niekerk | South African politician |
Characters Named Josephina
| Josephina March | Character in Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" |
| Josephina Potter | Character in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series |
| Josephina Santiago | Character in Isabel Allende's "Eva Luna" |
| Josephina "Josie" McCoy | Character in the TV series "Riverdale" |
| Josephina "Jo" Latham | Character in the film "The Magic of Ordinary Days" |
| Josephina "Josie" Pye | Character in Lucy Maud Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables" |
| Josephina "Jo" Robbins | Character in the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Josephina Brown | Character in the novel "It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis |
| Josephina "Josie" Hart | Character in the TV series "Hart of Dixie" |
| Josephina "Jo" Baker | Character in the novel "Longbourn" by Jo Baker |
| Josephina "Josie" Trent | Character in the TV series "So Weird" |
| Josephina "Jo" Bhaer | Character in the TV series "Little Men" |
| Josephina "Jo" Banning | Character in the film "Sunset Boulevard" |
| Josephina "Jo" Delafield | Character in the novel "The Shuttle" by Frances Hodgson Burnett |
| Josephina "Jo" Kastner | Character in the TV series "Wind at My Back" |
| Josephina "Jo" Clifford | Character in the TV series "SeaChange" |
| Josephina "Josie" Cormier | Character in the novel "Nineteen Minutes" by Jodi Picoult |
| Josephina "Josie" Marcus | Character in the film "Tombstone" |
| Josephina "Jo" Boyle | Character in the TV series "Paradise" |
| Josephina "Jo" Valentine | Character in the TV series "EastEnders" |