Josei is of Spanish origin, derived from Joseph, meaning 'God shall increase'. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages due to widespread reverence for Saint Joseph, the husband of Mary in the Christian faith. Pronounced as /hoh-SEY/, it has been used historically among Spanish-speaking communities and more recently, has seen use in other cultures as well.
"Josei was quite popular as a baby girl name in 1986 with five babies named that year."