jose
n. countablen. a common Spanish and Portuguese name for a man. It is the equivalent of the English name Joseph.
n. a masculine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef.
My friend Jose lives in Madrid.
The teacher called on Jose to answer the question about the history of Mexico.
While the name is traditionally associated with Spanish-speaking cultures, Jose has become a globally recognized name due to migration and the international influence of Hispanic literature and sports.
From Spanish/Portuguese José, from Hebrew. Doublet of Joseph.
Originally as a diminutive form of Josephine, later also appearing as a given name.
As a proper noun, it is always capitalized. In Spanish, it is written with an accent on the final vowel (José).