Joosua
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Joosua
Joosua is the Finnish form of Joshua, derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ), meaning "Yahweh is salvation." The name has Semitic linguistic roots and combines the divine name Yahweh with the verb "to save."
The name is primarily used in Finnish culture and Protestant Christian traditions, as Finland adopted it through biblical translation and religious influence; it carries historical significance as the name of the biblical military leader and successor to Moses in Judeo-Christian scripture.
Cross-referenced with Behind the Name and Wikidata/Wikipedia. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.
Etymology
Joosua is the Finnish form of Joshua, derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ), meaning "Yahweh is salvation." The name has Semitic linguistic roots and combines the divine name Yahweh with the verb "to save."
The name is primarily used in Finnish culture and Protestant Christian traditions, as Finland adopted it through biblical translation and religious influence; it carries historical significance as the name of the biblical military leader and successor to Moses in Judeo-Christian scripture.
Joosua currently ranks #524 in the United States as a boy's name.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Finnish names that sit beautifully beside JoosuaSimilar names you might like
Names starting with JMore names starting with J
- Jacinto
- Jacqui
- Jackaline
- Jacquelyn
- Jaclyn
- Jacklyn
- Jacintha
- Jacqualine
- Jadene
- Jacques
- Jacen
- Jac
- Jada
- Jacky
- Jabir
- Jackie
- Jacq
- Jad
Find middle names for Joosua →
🧬 See Joosua's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Joosua's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Joosua your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Joosua already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Joosua go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Joosua
Phonetic match, not just spelling"José means "God will increase" and derives from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), which combines "Yah" (God) and "asaf" (to…"
"Juha is a Finnish form of the name Juhana, which derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is…"
"The name Jack is a diminutive form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious"…"
"João means "God is gracious" and derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, filtered through Latin (Joannes) and Portuguese phonetic adaptation."
"Jesse derives from the Hebrew name Yishai (יִשַׁי), meaning "gift" or "wealthy," and entered English through biblical and ecclesiastical tradition."
"Jukka is a Finnish given name derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious" through the Greek form…"
"Jessica is derived from the Hebrew name Yiskah, meaning "God beholds" or "one who beholds," with the "-ica" suffix added…"
"Jussi is the Finnish diminutive form of Jooseppi (Joseph), derived from the Hebrew name Yosef meaning "God will increase." The…"
"Juho is a Finnish form of the name Judah, derived from the Hebrew root meaning "praised" or "thanked." It comes…"
"Jaakko means "he who supplants" or "God will protect," derived from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'akov) through Greek and Latin…"
"Joshua derives from the Hebrew name Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ), meaning "God is salvation" or "God saves," combining the elements "Yah" (God)…"
"The given name 'Jooa' is derived from the Arabic name 'Jawwad' or 'Jawwah', which means 'generous' or 'bountiful', and is…"