Jose

A Spanish form of Joseph; in biblical/Hebrew name-meaning summaries it’s commonly associated with ‘he will add’ or ‘God will add’.

Jose is a classic name in Spanish-language usage, and it is closely connected to biblical naming tradition through its relationship to Joseph. In Spanish-speaking communities it’s widely used across regions and generations, and you’ll often see it written with an accent as José; the unaccented Jose commonly appears in contexts where diacritics are dropped in typography or databases. Etymologically, José is the Spanish form of Joseph and ultimately comes from the Hebrew name Yosef, transmitted through Greek and Latin in biblical history; in name-meaning summaries Yosef is commonly associated with the idea of “adding” (often paraphrased as “he will add” or “God will add”). Pronunciation in Spanish is typically hoh-SEH with a clear “h” sound for the written j; in English contexts, the same syllable guide helps avoid saying it like “JOHZ.” If you use the accented spelling José, it can be worth confirming that official documents preserve the accent where possible.

Etymology: From Spanish José, ultimately from Hebrew Yosef via Greek and Latin transmission in biblical tradition.