Maria José

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Maria means "beloved" and José means "God will add" or "God increases"
Pronunciation
In Portuguese, it is pronounced as "muh-REE-ah zho-ZAY" with emphasis on the last syllable of José. In Spanish, it is pronounced as "muh-REE-ah hoh-SEH" with emphasis on the first syllable of José.
ma-ree-u-zho-ZEH(Brazilian Portuguese)
mu-ree-u-zhoo-ZEH(European Portuguese)
Popularity
The popularity of Maria José varies by country. In Spain, it ranked as the 88th most popular name for baby girls in 2020. In Portugal, it ranked as the 59th most popular name for girls in 2019.

cartoon of the name Maria José
Cartoon of Maria José

Maria José Name meanings & History

Portuguese and Spanish. Maria means "beloved" and José means "God will add" or "God increases". Combination of Maria and José, the names of the parents of Jesus. Maria José is a popular name in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries. It is often given as a first and middle name combination.

Zodiac Sign of Maria José: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Maria José:

M: Maternal,Mushy,Memory,Mommy,Mother,Manipulative,Memorabilia

A: Argumentative,Assertive,Aggressive,Ambitious,Action,Angry

R: Rational,Reason,Resourceful,Restless

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

J: Justice,Judicial,Jester,Journey,Joy,Journal

O: Ostentatious,Obsolete,Organized,Obsessive,Obstinate

S: Solidity,Status,Security,Sensuality,Success,Sex,Social Standing

E: Enlighten,Expressive,Entertain,Exaggerate,Enliven,Environment

Maria José is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Serious name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Maria José include Portuguese singer Maria José Valério and Spanish actress María José Alfonso.

Related Names to Maria José

Other similar names include Mary Jo, Maria Josefina, and Jose Maria.

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