Boy name
Joshua name meaning
“the Lord is salvation”
Joshua is a masculine name meaning the Lord is salvation. It is the English form of the Hebrew name Yehoshua, whose meaning is YHWH is salvation. The name is also known through the biblical figure Joshua, connecting its English form with its Hebrew source.
What does Joshua mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Joshua
Joshua is the English form of Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning YHWH is salvation. It is known through the biblical figure Joshua.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Joshua
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Joshua, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
- Abram: exalted father
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
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Meaning of each word
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
- Yosafat: the Lord has judged
- Nahum: comforter, consoler
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Joshua Yesaya
Meaning of each word
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
- Yesaya: Yahweh is salvation
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Meaning of each word
- Pol: small, humble
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
- Yosua: Yahweh saves
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Joshua Pilipus
Meaning of each word
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
- Pilipus: lover of horses
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Meaning of each word
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
- Kristo: the anointed one
- Micky: who is like God?
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How to pronounce Joshua
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦱꦸꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮞ᮪ᮠᮥᮃ |
Is Joshua a boy’s name?
Yes, Joshua is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Joshua ranks #899 among boy names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Joshua
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Joshua
- Joshua Suherman · b. 1992
- Joshua Igho · b. 1968
- Joshua Otay · b. 1993
- Joshua Pandelaki · b. 1959
- Joshua Puji Mulia Simandjuntak
- Joshua Rundengan
- Joshua Wong · b. 1906
- Joshua Agusta
- Joshua Bertus · b. 1992
- Joshua David Wardana
- Joshua Halim
- Joshua Immanuel Kussoy
FAQ about the name Joshua
What is the meaning of Joshua?
Joshua means the Lord is salvation. Joshua is the English form of Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning YHWH is salvation. It is known through the biblical figure Joshua.
Is Joshua a boy’s name?
Yes, Joshua is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Joshua?
Joshua is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Joshua have?
Joshua has 3 syllables (Jos-hu-a) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Joshua?
Joshua ranks #899 among boy names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Joshua?
Some ideas: Joshua Abram Christian; Joshua Yosafat Nahum; Joshua Yesaya.
Famous people named Joshua?
Notable people named Joshua include Joshua Suherman, Joshua Igho, Joshua Otay.
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