Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name José means "God will increase" or "He will add" in Hebrew. Zé, being its shortened version, is essentially a nickname and does not have a specific meaning.
Popularity
Zé is not ranked in the top 1000 names in any countries.

cartoon of the name Zé
Cartoon of Zé

Zé Name meanings & History

Zé is a Portuguese diminutive of the name José, which traces its roots to Spanish and Hebrew languages. The name José means "God will increase" or "He will add" in Hebrew. Zé, being its shortened version, is essentially a nickname and does not have a specific meaning. Portuguese diminutive of José. Zé can be used as a given name for boys in Portuguese-speaking countries, or as a nickname for those named José.

Zodiac Sign of Zé: Zigzag Pisces

Synonyms of Zé:

Z: Zen,Zigzag,Zombie,Zany,Zodiac

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

is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Related Names to Zé

José, Joe, Joey, João, Giuseppe, Josiah.

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