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José is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning he will add or God will increase, from the root yasaf. The name entered Iberian languages through Latin Iosephus and Greek Ioseph, ultimately reflecting the biblical patriarch Joseph, son of Jacob, whose story is central to the Book of Genesis. José has been one of the most common masculine given names in the Spanish-speaking world for centuries, borne by countless historical figures including national heroes, artists, and statesmen. Closely related forms include Josep in Catalan, Giuseppe in Italian, Josef in German and Czech, and Joe or Joseph in English.