name
Place
Spanish
José
hoh-ZAY
/hoʊˈzeɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
José
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Spanish via Filipino
- Meaning
- God will increase
- Gender
- male
Common mispronunciations
JOH-seeJOHZ
Pronunciation tips
Stress on second syllable. The 'J' in Spanish/Filipino sounds like 'h'. The most common male name in the Philippines.
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