2006-06-20 15:55:28 · 18 answers · asked by mikemac 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ San Diego
Most of them are Catholics
2006-06-20 15:57:24 · answer #1 · answered by kirreb 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The name "jesus" is pronounced "Hay-zooce" in spanish.
Many Mexicans are Catholic and so many common names in Mexican culture come from the Catholic tradition - including the names of Jesus (for boys), and the most popular saints and holy figures. Some names like Dolores or Concepcion (both girl's names) are named after different aspects of a holy figure. In addition, the names might also have a secondary meaning, such as being the same name as a favorite older relative. A boy named Jesus might not actually be named for Jesus of Nazareth, but after his grandfather, for instance.
Let's turn the question around - How come Jesus is not a popular name for English speakers, when many Americans are Christian of some sort?
2006-06-21 13:01:23 · answer #2 · answered by jawajames 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of mexicans, are raised with strong family values, and those values include religion, that's why many mexicans name their kids after jesus.
2006-06-20 23:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by cuty_1000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason they name their kids after his mother, Mary, Or Maria, hoping for excellence.
2006-06-21 01:55:50 · answer #4 · answered by Big hands Big feet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont they name thier kids juan and have 20 middle names and like 3 last names?
2006-06-20 23:06:54 · answer #5 · answered by jojo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not only Mexicans.
Why do people name their kids Pilot Inspektor?
2006-06-20 22:58:27 · answer #6 · answered by Kiri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do red necks name their kids billy-bob, or asains name their kids le,e or blacks name their kids shaquan, it's just part of their culture and their norm... better question is why are you asking this in a city category rather then in culture or something else???
2006-06-27 17:55:44 · answer #7 · answered by manda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents can name their children anything they want, its not intended to please others. Poor kids get stuck with stupid names because their parents are narrow minded, ie Apple??
2006-06-26 21:57:27 · answer #8 · answered by xxxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't. If their name is spelled Jesus it is pronounced HO-ZAY
2006-06-20 22:57:44 · answer #9 · answered by hipergirl22 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually its considered respectful in some cultures its kinda cool. but its not pronounced ho-zay, its hey-zues.
2006-06-20 22:59:34 · answer #10 · answered by K8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because 'Mohammed Gomez' didn't have the same ring to it.
2006-06-21 11:22:04 · answer #11 · answered by sparkletina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋