Standard spelling
何塞
Hé sài
The standard Chinese spelling of José.
- 何
- a common name sound (also a surname)
- 塞
- a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Jose.
Jose in Chinese
In Chinese, Jose is written 何塞 (Hé sài), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 和泽 (Hé zé): a Chinese-style name meaning harmony and grace.
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何塞
Hé sài
Jose
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
和泽
Hé zé
A Chinese-style name meaning harmony and grace.
- 和
- harmony
- 泽
- grace, bounty (literally a pool)
Close to the “Jo-se” sound of Jose, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
和
Hé
A single character meaning harmony.
- 和
- harmony
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Jose comes from.
José is the Spanish form of Joseph, from Hebrew, meaning “he will add”. It is one of the most common names in the Spanish-speaking world.
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 何塞 (Hé sài) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Jose.
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何Wood塞Metal
何塞 carries Wood and Metal. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood or Metal; if it needs Fire, Earth or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Jose in Chinese
What does the name Jose mean?
José is the Spanish form of Joseph, from Hebrew, meaning “he will add”. It is one of the most common names in the Spanish-speaking world.
How do you say Jose in Chinese?
Jose is written 何塞 and pronounced Hé sài. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Jose.
What does 和泽 mean?
和泽 (Hé zé) is a Chinese-style name for Jose: a Chinese-style name meaning harmony and grace. 和 means “harmony”, 泽 means “grace, bounty (literally a pool)”.
Which version of Jose is best for a tattoo?
何塞 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 和泽 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.