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Joshua name meaning
First Name
1.2m
in the U.S.
since 1880
1.2m
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Joshua mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Joshua
User Submitted Origins
English
46%
Hebrew
40%
American
5%
Jewish
4%
African
4%
Indian (Sanskrit)
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Nigeria says the name Joshua is of African origin and means "Salvation or Jesus saves. Also means Jesus".
- According to a user from Ohio, U.S., the name Joshua is of English origin and means "Salvation from God, Jesus".
- According to a user from Canada, the name Joshua is of Jewish origin and means "'Savior of Jesus' / 'To save' from biblical times being the leader of the Israelites after Moses died".
- A user from Michigan, U.S. says the name Joshua is of Hebrew origin and means "Jesus Saves".
- According to 3 people from the United States and Nigeria, the name Joshua is of Portuguese / Nigerian origin and means "God is my salvation".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Joshua is of Hebrew origin and means "Jehovah is good. Jehovah is generous. Jehovah saves".
- According to 2 people from the United States and the United Kingdom, the name Joshua is of Hebrew origin and means "The Lord saves".
- A user from Illinois, U.S. says the name Joshua is of Jewish origin and means "Jehovah is salvation".
- According to a user from Trinidad and Tobago, the name Joshua is of Hebrew origin and means "Lord's saves".
- A user from Canada says the name Joshua is of Hebrew origin and means "Jehovah salvation".
- 3 submissions from New Zealand and the United States agree the name Joshua means "Jesus" and is of English origin.
- 3 people from the United States and Australia agree the name Joshua is of African American origin and means "Love".
- According to 2 people from Singapore and Canada, the name Joshua means "Leader".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- A book in the Old Testament describing how Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan (the Promised Land) after the death of Moses
- (Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
Wiktionary
From Biblical Hebrew יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yĕhōšúa), perhaps from הוֹשֵׁעַ (Hōšḗa) with addition of יהוה (YHWH, “Yahweh”), thus meaning "Yahweh is salvation". See הוֹשִׁיעַ (hōšī́a, “to save”). By cognate a direct equivalent to Jesus via Latin Iēsus and Ancient Greek Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs) from Aramaic יֵשׁוּע (Yēšū́ʿ), akin to Hebrew יֵשׁוּעַ (Yēšū́a), a variant of Yĕhōšúa. The Greek Septuagint translation of the Hebrew Bible and Greek New Testament consistently render both Hebrew names Yĕhōšúa (whence Joshua) and Yēšū́a (whence Jeshua) into Koine Greek as Iēsoûs (whence Jesus).
- The sixth book of the Old Testament of Bible, and a book of the Tanakh.
- Synonym: Josh. (abbreviation)
- The son of Nun, Judge of Israel following Moses; author of the Book of Joshua; Quranic figure.
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Joshua was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Joshua
Notable Persons Named Joshua
Josh Gad
Josh Gad is an actor, comedian, and singer. He was most active from 2002 to present. Josh was given the name Joshua Ilan Gad on February 23rd, 1981 in Hollywood, Florida.
Josh Groban
Josh Groban is an easy listening, vocal music, operatic pop, and pop rock musician. He plays Vocals f# Lyric baritone, piano, drums, percussion, and Baritone. He was most prominent from 1997 to present. Josh was given the name Joshua Winslow Groban on February 27th, 1981 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Josh Duhamel
Josh Duhamel is an actor. He was most prominent from 1999 to present. Josh was given the name Joshua David Duhamel on November 14th, 1972 in Minot, North Dakota, U.S.
Josh Dun
Josh Dun is an indie pop, alternative rock, alternative dance, and rap rock musician. He was most active from 2011 to present. Josh was given the name Joshua William Dun on June 18th, 1988.
Josh Hartnett
Josh Hartnett is an actor and producer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1997 to 1997. Josh was given the name Joshua Daniel Hartnett on July 21st, 1978 in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Josh Hutcherson
Josh Hutcherson is an actor. He was most active from 2002 to present. Josh was given the name Joshua Ryan Hutcherson on October 12th, 1992 in Union, Kentucky, U.S.
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Joshua
Notable Persons With the Last Name Joshua
MBE Anthony Joshua
MBE was born on October 15th, 1989 in England.
Joshua
Joshua is a saint. He holds the title Prophet.
T. B. Joshua
T. B. Joshua is a prophet, minister (christianity), evangelism, minister, and televangelist. T. was given the name Temitope Balogun Joshua on June 12th, 1963 in Arigidi, Nigeria. T. is also known as TB Joshua.
Seyi Shay
Seyi Shay is an african popular music musician. She has been prominent since 2001. Seyi was given the name Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua on December 21st, 1985.
Jaycen Joshua
Jaycen Joshua is a mixing engineer and record producer. His most notable accomplishments were from 2004 to present.
Larry Joshua
Larry was born on February 12th, 1952.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Joshua | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 22.98% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 57.24% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 7.96% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.56% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 4.17% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 5.08% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Joshua
People with the last name Joshua are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Joshua
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