Where did Jose R Rizal get his name Jose?

Jose R. Rizal was named "Jose" after Saint Joseph, the patron saint of workers and the universal church. His full name is José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda, and the choice of "Jose" reflects the common practice of naming children after saints in the Philippines. Rizal's mother, Teodora Alonso Realonda, was particularly influential in choosing his name, emphasizing the cultural and religious significance of the name within their family.