José
/zhohzeh/ Portuguese Male 2 syllables
Meaning & Origin
José is a Portuguese name meaning "God will increase". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE. Spanish form of Joseph
Quick Facts
Language Portuguese
Gender Male
Syllables 2
Phonetic zhohzeh
IPA ʒozɛ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as zhohzeh. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original Portuguese phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named José
- · José Martí - Cuban National Hero
- · José Mourinho - Portuguese Football Manager
- · José Carreras - Spanish Tenor
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