Jose
Spanish (Americanized) · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Jose
José means "God will increase" and derives from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), which combines "Yah" (God) and "asaf" (to increase or add).
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Etymology
José means "God will increase" and derives from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), which combines "Yah" (God) and "asaf" (to increase or add).
The name is primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking Catholic cultures and communities worldwide, with historical prominence through Saint Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus in Christian tradition.
Jose currently ranks #95 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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