José is a Spanish or Portuguese version for Joseph. The literal meaning of the word in Spanish means "God will increase." The popularity stakes of the name is such that in the year 2005, it was ranked number 30 among the most used first names.
José or Joseph in the Old Testament was the 11th son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel. Joseph was sold as a slave by his brothers out of jealousy, because Jacob gifted Joseph with a coat of many colours. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus Christ. Some of the popular names bearing the first name Jose are Edward José, the popular actor-director noted for "Beloved Vagabond," pop artist Odair José, one of the famous artistes of the 70s.
José or Joseph in the Old Testament was the 11th son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel. Joseph was sold as a slave by his brothers out of jealousy, because Jacob gifted Joseph with a coat of many colours. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus Christ. Some of the popular names bearing the first name Jose are Edward José, the popular actor-director noted for "Beloved Vagabond," pop artist Odair José, one of the famous artistes of the 70s.
