Meaning and history
Josepha is a feminine form of Joseph used in German, French, Dutch, and other European languages. Joseph derives from Hebrew Yosef, meaning “he will add,” understood in Genesis as a wish that God grant another son. Biblical Joseph, son of Jacob, and Saint Joseph, husband of Mary, gave the name family major Jewish and Christian significance. Notable bearers include Irish politician Josepha Madigan and German singer Josepha Weber, the sister-in-law of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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20162016: 5 births, rank #16,215
In 2016, 5 babies were recorded with the name Josepha, ranking #16,215 among girls.