The baby name Josella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced joe-ZEL-uh (IPA: /dʒoʊˈzɛlə/).
Josella is English in Origin.
The baby name Josella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced joe-ZEL-uh (IPA: /dʒoʊˈzɛlə/).
Josella is English in Origin.
Josella is a modern feminine given name built on the biblical Joseph/Josephine root and the Italianate -ella ending. Joseph derives from Hebrew Yosef, meaning "he will add" or "God will increase," so Josella is often interpreted as "increase" or "God adds." The form also reads as a blend of Jo (a short form of Josephine or Joanna) with Ella, aligning it with English and Romance naming fashions.
Usage is rare but attested from the mid-20th century, gaining a small boost via Josella Playton, the heroine in John Wyndham’s 1951 novel The Day of the Triffids. The name remains uncommon in English-speaking countries, with occasional appearances influenced by Italian and Spanish diminutive patterns. Variant spellings and related forms include Joselle, Jozella, Josetta, and the French Josette; broader cognates are Josephine, Josefa, and Joella. Overall sense: a graceful elaboration of the Joseph line with a contemporary -ella lilt.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | Girls | 0 | #152 | 2 | 3,773 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,402 | 45 | 9,415 |
Josella is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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