Meaning and history
Giuseppina is the Italian feminine form of Giuseppe, the Italian form of Joseph. Joseph derives from Hebrew Yosef, meaning “he will add,” traditionally understood as “God will add.” In Genesis, Joseph rises from slavery to authority in Egypt, while the New Testament Joseph is Mary’s husband, giving the name extensive biblical significance. Notable bearers include Italian soprano Giuseppina Strepponi, wife of composer Giuseppe Verdi, and Italian painter Giuseppina Fabbri.
In 2025, 8 babies were recorded with the name Giuseppina, ranking #10,917 among girls.