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Josafat

♂ Boy

Pronounced hoh-sah-FAHT /ˌhoʊ.sɑːˈfɑːt/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish form of the biblical Jehoshaphat, from the Hebrew for 'Jehovah has judged; the Lord judges.' A king of Judah bears the name in the Bible.Medium

In 30 seconds: A biblical Spanish name: Josafat means 'the Lord has judged' (said 'hoh-sah-FAHT'). Strong and faith-rooted.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Spanish
MeaningThe Spanish form of the biblical Jehoshaphat, from the Hebrew for 'Jehovah has judged; the Lord judges.' A king of Judah bears the name in the Bible.
U.S. rank (2025)#7929 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 459

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319862025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Josafat is the Spanish form of the biblical Jehoshaphat, 'the Lord has judged,' a king of Judah. It carries deep scriptural roots and a strong sound - rare in the U.S. (said 'hoh-sah-FAHT').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Spanish-speaking families. Rare, biblical, and strong.

Did you know? Josafat is the Spanish form of Jehoshaphat, Hebrew for 'Jehovah has judged; the Lord judges' - the name of a king of Judah in the Bible (said 'hoh-sah-FAHT').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Josafat — Spanish Jehoshaphat; 'the Lord has judged'

Variations

JehoshaphatJosaphatYosafat

Nicknames

JosaFati

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Josafat mean?

Josafat is the Spanish form of Jehoshaphat, Hebrew for 'Jehovah has judged; the Lord judges.'

How do you pronounce Josafat?

It's said hoh-sah-FAHT /ˌhoʊ.sɑːˈfɑːt/ - three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Josafat a boy or girl name?

Josafat is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Josafat?

Josafat is a rare name in the U.S.

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