Jos
/hohs/ Spanish Male
Meaning & Origin
Jos is a Spanish name meaning "From Hadria". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. Jos is primarily considered a diminutive. Joseph derives from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "He will add," related to the verb yasaf, meaning "to increase." Joshua originates from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning "Yahweh is salvation."
Quick Facts
Language Spanish
Gender Male
Phonetic hohs
IPA xos
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as hohs. Keep the original Spanish phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jos
- · Jos Verstappen - Racing Driver
- · Jos Brink - Dutch Entertainer
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