Josefina

Josefina is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Swedish feminine form of José, itself derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "he will add" or "God will increase." The name traces its roots to the biblical patriarch Joseph, son of Jacob, making it part of one of the most widespread name families across European languages. It gained particular prominence through Joséphine de Beauharnais, the Empress of France and wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, which helped popularize feminine forms of the name across Europe. Related forms include Josephine in English and French, Giuseppina in Italian, and the Czech variant Josefína.