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Name Origin

Josefa is a feminine given name, a variant of Joseph. It has Hebrew origins, meaning 'God will increase' or 'May God add'.

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Famous People

Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (1793-1829)

Mexican independence activist

  • Instrumental in the Mexican War of Independence
  • Organized clandestine meetings and spread revolutionary ideas

Josefa Llanes Escoda (1874-1944)

Filipino educator, social worker, and suffragist

  • Founded the Girl Scouts of the Philippines
  • Advocated for women's suffrage and education