Boy name
Yoshua name meaning
“the Lord is salvation”
Yoshua is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning the Lord is salvation. It is a variant of Yosua or Joshua and derives from Yehoshuaʿ. That Hebrew form combines the divine name with an element meaning to save, which supplies the name’s reference to salvation.
What does Yoshua mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Yoshua
A variant of Yosua or Joshua, from Hebrew Yehoshuaʿ, combining the divine name with an element meaning to save.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
How to pronounce Yoshua
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦺꦴꦱꦸꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮧᮞ᮪ᮠᮥᮃ |
Is Yoshua a boy’s name?
Yes, Yoshua is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Yoshua ranks #5,069 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yoshua
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
FAQ about the name Yoshua
What is the meaning of Yoshua?
Yoshua means the Lord is salvation. A variant of Yosua or Joshua, from Hebrew Yehoshuaʿ, combining the divine name with an element meaning to save.
Is Yoshua a boy’s name?
Yes, Yoshua is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Yoshua?
Yoshua is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Yoshua have?
Yoshua has 3 syllables (Yos-hu-a) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Yoshua?
Yoshua ranks #5,069 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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