What Josefina means
Josefina is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "God will add". It is built from Hebrew Yosef (he will add) and -ina (feminine diminutive). It is pronounced ho-seh-FEE-nah.
Feminine of José. Common among older Mexican women; Chepina is the classic nickname.
Nicknames in Mexico: Chepina, Josefa, Pepita, Fina. Chepina is the feminine of Chepe, the ch-form of José. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: a common name in Mexico.
