| Meaning | God will add, bitter sea |
| Origin | Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 9 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | Jo-se-ma-ria |
About Josemaria
Here's a name that celebrates heritage and faith with profound dignity. Josemaria represents a beautiful fusion, honoring two significant traditions simultaneously. This choice speaks to parents who value spiritual connections and wish to pass meaningful cultural touchstones to their children.
The compound structure creates a name of substance and weight, suggesting someone destined for thoughtful consideration rather than superficial judgments. While perhaps requiring occasional spelling clarification in some regions, this minor inconvenience is offset by the name's remarkable distinctiveness.
Josemaria offers versatility through potential nicknames—Jose, Maria, or even creative combinations—allowing your son to choose how he presents himself in different contexts. The name carries an international sophistication, working beautifully in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and many other linguistic contexts.
For families seeking a name that reflects deep convictions and honors multiple generations, Josemaria provides that connection. It's a name that tells a story, invites conversation, and stands as a testament to values that transcend fleeting trends.
Nicknames for Josemaria
| Joe |
| Jose |
| Joey |
| J.M. |
Famous People Named Josemaria
| Josemaria Escrivá | Spanish Roman Catholic priest and founder of Opus Dei |
| Josemaria Araújo | Brazilian soccer player |
| Josemaria Gil | Spanish artist and illustrator |
| Josemaria Figueres | Costa Rican politician and businessman |
| Josemaria Neves | Cape Verdean long-distance runner |
| Josemaria Alves | Portuguese judoka |
| Josemaria López | Argentine racing driver |
| Josemaria Panadero | Spanish cyclist |
| Josemaria Jiménez | Spanish basketball player |
| Josemaria Fábregas | Spanish water polo player |
Characters Named Josemaria
| Josemaria Zavala | Character in the novel "The People of Paper" by Salvador Plascencia |
| Josemaria Vazquez | Character in the novel "The Price of Spring" by Daniel Abraham |
| Josemaria Monastario | Character in the TV series "Zorro" |
| Josemaria Cantera | Character in the novel "The Spanish Bridegroom" by Jean Plaidy |