Jose
Jose is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Spanish origin, meaning “He will add”.
| Meaning | He will add |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | hoh-SEH |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Philippines, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Jose
José is the Spanish form of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'he will add' or 'may God add'. In Genesis, Rachel gives the name to her son in the hope of another child. The Spanish name owes most of its popularity to Saint Joseph, husband of Mary, whose cult grew strongly from the sixteenth century. It is often combined with other names, as in José Luis or José María, and José Martí is a celebrated Cuban bearer.
Is Jose a Christian name?
José is a deeply Christian name honouring Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus. It also recalls Joseph son of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible, so the name is shared with Jewish tradition.
How popular is Jose?
One of the most common male names across the Spanish-speaking world for generations.
Gifts with the name Jose
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jose mean?
Jose means 'He will add'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish origin.
Is Jose a Christian name?
José is a deeply Christian name honouring Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus. It also recalls Joseph son of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible, so the name is shared with Jewish tradition.
How do you pronounce Jose?
Jose is pronounced hoh-SEH.
Is Jose a boy or girl name?
Jose is usually a boy name.