Baby name
Joselia
/zhoo · ZEH · lee · ah/
Meaning
“Brazilian elaboration of Josefa”
Brazilian Portuguese elaboration of Josefa or a blended form; carries the musical, multi-syllable quality typical of Brazilian feminine names.
How it ages.
Warmly regional; feels at home in Brazil but little elsewhere.
The cultural moment.
Used in Brazil from the mid-20th century; associated with older generations.