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Josefina

Pronunciation: [ y-ohs-ihf-EEN-uh ]

Boy Name #20,546 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Josefina is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced y-ohs-ihf-EEN-uh.

Parents who love the name Josefina often also consider Josephine, Josie, Johanna .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#20,546
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Jos Joy Josie Joseie

Also a Girl Name

Josefina is also used as a girl name, ranked #2066.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Josefina

Is Josefina a boy or girl name?
Josefina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20546. As a girl name, it is ranked #2066. Josefina is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Josefina?
Josefina is pronounced y-ohs-ihf-EEN-uh.
How popular is the name Josefina?
Josefina is currently ranked #20546 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Josefina?
Common nicknames for Josefina include Jos, Joy, Josie, and Joseie.
Is Josefina a common or rare name?
Josefina is an uncommon name, ranked #20546 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Josefina

Josefina is a boy name .

Is Josefina a boy or girl name? Josefina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,546 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,066. Josefina is more commonly used as a girl name.

Josefina is currently ranked #20,546 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Josefina include Jos, Joy, Josie, and Joseie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Josefina include Joseph, Jose, Josef, Joseluis, Josey . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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