Joshua — Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Boy

Meaning

God is salvation.

Etymology

From Hebrew Yehoshua meaning God is salvation.

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɑʃuə/

Popularity

US

2020:#42

2021:#48

Quick Facts

Length:: 6 letters
Syllables:: 3
Ending:: -a

Origin

hebrew biblical

Themes

biblical salvation

Nicknames & Variants

Nicknames:

Josh

Variants:

Jesus

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