What origin is the name Jô?

Jô comes from Portuguese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Jô?

Names from the same portuguese tradition pair naturally with Jô — for example Thays, Luzia, Evora. You can browse more on our portuguese names page.

Jô

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jô

Jô

Boy

Portuguese

1 syllable

Jô is a Portuguese boy's name meaning "A short form of José or João, meaning God is gracious.".

Parents who choose Jô pick a boy name from the Portuguese tradition, meaning "A short form of José or João, meaning God is gracious.". At just 2 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Portuguese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A short form of José or João, meaning God is gracious.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Jô

What does Jô mean?

Jô is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "A short form of José or João, meaning God is gracious.".

How popular is Jô?

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Sister names that go with Jô

Thays Luzia Evora Girlene Kamilly Julieth

How to say Jô

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Jô.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Names with a similar meaning to Jô

Jô means "A short form of José or João, meaning God is gracious." — these names share that spirit.

Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Jackson — "Jackson is an English surname meaning 'son of Jack'. Jack is itself a form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'." (English)
Alexa — "Alexa is a short form of Alexandra, from the Greek, meaning 'defender of people'." (Greek)
Evan — "Evan is the Welsh form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'." (Welsh)
Eli — "Eli comes from the Hebrew, meaning 'ascension' or 'high'. Eli is the priest who raised Samuel. It is also a short form of Elijah." (Hebrew)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)