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The name Jose is a Spanish version of the name Joseph. The name Joseph is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "He will add" or "God will increase." In the Bible, Joseph was the son of Jacob, and he was sold into slavery by his brothers. Later, he rose to prominence in Egypt and helped his family during a famine. The name Jose is a popular name in Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines, where it is often given to boys who are born around Christmas, in honor of Saint Joseph, the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus. Some famous people named Jose include Jose Marti, a Cuban poet and revolutionary; Jose Rizal, a Filipino nationalist; and Jose Mourinho, a Portuguese football coach.

The name Jose is popular in many Spanish-speaking countries, such as Mexico, Spain, Peru, Colombia, and Argentina, among others. It is also popular in parts of the United States with a large Hispanic population.

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