Boy name
Josias name meaning
“the Lord supports or heals”
Josias is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning the Lord supports or heals. It is a traditional European form of Hebrew Yōʾšiyyāhū, the name of a biblical king of Judah. Interpretations of its final element vary between supporting and healing.
What does Josias mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Josias
A traditional European form of Hebrew Yōʾšiyyāhū, the name of a biblical king of Judah. Interpretations of its final element vary between supporting and healing.
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 Josias
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Josias, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Josias: the Lord supports or heals
- Mike: who is like God?
- Pol: small, humble
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Meaning of each word
- Josias: the Lord supports or heals
- Cristian: follower of Christ
- Nehemia: God gives comfort
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Josias Elon
Meaning of each word
- Josias: the Lord supports or heals
- Elon: oak tree
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Steve Josias Frederikus
Meaning of each word
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
- Josias: the Lord supports or heals
- Frederikus: peaceful ruler
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Josias Timothy
Meaning of each word
- Josias: the Lord supports or heals
- Timothy: one who honors God
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Meaning of each word
- Josias: the Lord supports or heals
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
- Andrie: manly, courageous
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How to pronounce Josias
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦱꦶꦲꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮞᮤᮃᮞ᮪ |
Is Josias a boy’s name?
Yes, Josias is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Josias ranks #2,248 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Josias
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 Josias
- Josias Dion Putra Mbalembout · b. 1974
- Josias Jeferson P. Therik
- Josias Lesnussa · b. 1961
- Josias Me · b. 1965
- Pdt Josias L Lengkong
FAQ about the name Josias
What is the meaning of Josias?
Josias means the Lord supports or heals. A traditional European form of Hebrew Yōʾšiyyāhū, the name of a biblical king of Judah. Interpretations of its final element vary between supporting and healing.
Is Josias a boy’s name?
Yes, Josias is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Josias?
Josias is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Josias have?
Josias has 3 syllables (Jo-si-as) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Josias?
Josias ranks #2,248 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Josias?
Some ideas: Josias Mike Pol; Josias Cristian Nehemia; Josias Elon.
Famous people named Josias?
Notable people named Josias include Josias Dion Putra Mbalembout, Josias Jeferson P. Therik, Josias Lesnussa.
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