Jose
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Joseph
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Jose Origin and Meaning
The name Jose is a girl's name meaning "Jehovah increases".
Jose is traditionally used as a middle name for girls — or second element of a double barrel name — among Spanish-speaking Catholics. It's typically seen in the combination Maria Jose, which holds significance as the names of Jesus's parents.
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