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Boy's nameOrigin: HebrewMunicipal population recordThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

José

José is the Spanish form of the traditional biblical name Jozef. It combines an ancient Hebrew origin with a distinct Spanish and international flair. While unusual in the Slovak environment, it remains easily recognizable in meaning thanks to its biblical tradition and familiar linguistic equivalents.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Czech:
German:
Hungarian:
Polish:
Spanish:
José
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Municipal population record

The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A biblical name expressing the wish that God continues to bless the family.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Španielska podoba biblického mena Jozef, pochádzajúceho z hebrejského Jóséf. Meno sa tradične vykladá z hebrejského koreňa j-s-f „pridať, rozmnožiť“ vo význame „Boh pridá“ alebo „nech Boh pridá“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno José vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

69 / 100Mierna jazyková adaptácia
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie69 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

JOSE

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

é (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

Slovenský unikát

Tradičné slovanské prostredie
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
Na čo myslieť v zahraničí
  • •Meno je špecifické pre stredoeurópsky / slovanský kultúrny okruh, pre cudzincov bude pôsobiť originálne a exoticky.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Španielska výslovnosť: cho-SE; prízvuk je na druhej slabike.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
José
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Josého
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Josému
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Josého
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
José!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Josém
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Josém

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
JoseJoselitoPepePepito
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. José
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
José! Joselito! Pepe! Pepito!

Test how José sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

José Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:J.S.without dots:JS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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