José
hoh-SEH
Boy · Hebrew
Meaning: God will add, he will increase
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Jesús
Boy · Hebrew · Short name
- Meaning
- God saves, Yahweh saves
- Pronunciation
- heh-SEWS
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Popularity
- Very popular in Latin America (2023)
Spanish form of Jesus, from Hebrew 'Yeshua'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
BiblicalClassicVintage
Languages in use: Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese
Commonly used in: Latin America, Spain, United States
Alternate spellings
JesusHebrew / English
English form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Jesus
c. 4 BCE–30/33 CE
Central figure of Christianity, revered as the Son of God and Christ.
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Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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