Jose

See also José

English

Etymology

From Spanish/Portuguese José from Hebrew; See Joseph

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /həʊˈzeɪ/, X-SAMPA: /h@U"zeI/
• enPR: hō'zā
• Rhymes: -əʊzeɪ, -eɪ
• (Indian English, Kerala): IPA: /ˈdʒəʊz/
• Rhymes: -əʊz

Proper noun

Jose

1. A male given name, an anglicized spelling of Spanish and Portuguese José, equivalent of English Joseph
2. A surname derived from the given name.

Usage notes

• Common in Kerala, southwestern India, an area of Portuguese and Christian influence.

Derived terms

• no way Jose
• San Jose

Anagrams

• joes, Joes, Joe's