Yosefa: meaning of the Hebrew name
יוֹסֵפָה
Pronounced yo-SE-fa
Meaning of Yosefa
The feminine form of Yosef, from the idea of adding, based on the words "May the Lord add to me another son" (yosef Adonai li ben acher).
And she called his name Joseph, saying: ‘The LORD add to me another son.’
וַתִּקְרָא אֶת־שְׁמוֹ יוֹסֵף לֵאמֹר יֹסֵף יְהֹוָה לִי בֵּן אַחֵר׃
Yosefa in Hebrew
Yosefa is written יוספה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹסֵפָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- וVav
- סSamekh
- פPe
- הHe
Gematria value: 161 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Samekh 60 + Pe 80 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- MeaningGod will add
- Pronunciationyo-SE-fa
- Hebrewיוספה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Yosefa was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Yosefa
What does the name Yosefa mean?
The feminine form of Yosef, from the idea of adding, based on the words "May the Lord add to me another son" (yosef Adonai li ben acher).
How do you pronounce Yosefa?
Yosefa is pronounced yo-SE-fa in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yosefa in Hebrew?
Yosefa is written יוספה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹסֵפָה).
Is Yosefa a biblical name?
Yes. Yosefa appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 30:24.
What is the gematria of Yosefa?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יוספה adds up to 161 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Samekh 60 + Pe 80 + He 5).
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