Boy name
Josua name meaning
“the Lord is salvation”
Josua is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning “the Lord is salvation”. It is a form of Joshua, a biblical name derived from Yehōshuaʿ. The source name combines an element referring to God with the idea of salvation, which together explain its meaning.
What does Josua mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Josua
Josua is a form of Joshua, the biblical name from Hebrew Yehōshuaʿ. It combines an element referring to God with the idea of salvation.
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 Josua
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Josua, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
- Vincent: victor, conqueror
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Meaning of each word
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
- Moris: from ancient Mauretania
- Eugenius: of noble birth
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Josua Yulianus
Meaning of each word
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
- Yulianus: belonging to the family of Julius
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Meaning of each word
- Yoksan: catcher, trapper
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
- Zacharias: God has remembered
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Josua Calvin
Meaning of each word
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
- Calvin: bald-headed
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Meaning of each word
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
- Ifan: God is gracious
- Nathan: he has given
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How to pronounce Josua
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦱꦸꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮞᮥᮃ |
Is Josua a boy’s name?
Yes, Josua is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Josua ranks #2,868 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Josua
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 Josua
- Josua Pangaribuan · b. 1998
- Josua Alpendals Wakman · b. 1984
- Josua Bire · b. 1952
- Josua H. Napitupulu
- Josua N. A. M Tampubolon
- Josua Singgamui
FAQ about the name Josua
What is the meaning of Josua?
Josua means the Lord is salvation. Josua is a form of Joshua, the biblical name from Hebrew Yehōshuaʿ. It combines an element referring to God with the idea of salvation.
Is Josua a boy’s name?
Yes, Josua is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Josua?
Josua is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Josua have?
Josua has 3 syllables (Jo-su-a) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Josua?
Josua ranks #2,868 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Josua?
Some ideas: Josua Davit Vincent; Josua Moris Eugenius; Josua Yulianus.
Famous people named Josua?
Notable people named Josua include Josua Pangaribuan, Josua Alpendals Wakman, Josua Bire.
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