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Name Origin

José is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician form of the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'God will increase' or 'May God add'. It is a popular given name in many Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries.

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Famous People

José Rizal (1861-1896)

Writer, Poet, Activist

  • National hero of the Philippines
  • Authored novels like 'Noli Me Tangere' and 'El Filibusterismo'
  • Advocated for Philippine independence from Spain

José Mourinho (1963-)

Football Manager

  • Won multiple UEFA Champions League titles with Porto, Inter Milan, and Chelsea
  • Known for his tactical prowess and charismatic personality
  • Managed top clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur

José Saramago (1922-2010)

Writer

  • Nobel Prize in Literature (1998)
  • Known for his experimental and philosophical novels like 'Blindness' and 'The Gospel According to Jesus Christ'
  • Used unique punctuation and sentence structure in his writing

José Carreras (1946-)

Tenor

  • One of the 'Three Tenors' alongside Luciano Pavarotti and Plácido Domingo
  • Performed in major opera houses worldwide
  • Known for his powerful voice and emotional performances