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Jose Benitez

Photograph of Jose Benitez Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Jose
Surname
Benitez
Occupation
Don

The Name Jose

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
God will increase or God adds.
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The Benitez Surname

Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Son of Benito, a diminutive of Benedictus meaning blessed.
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Source

Library of Congress

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