Josu
Basque · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Josu
Josu is a Basque form of the name Jesus, derived from the Hebrew Yeshua (יְשׁוּעַ), meaning "God is salvation" or "the Lord saves." The name originates from the Basque Country in northern Spain and is primarily used within Basque culture and the Catholic tradition, reflecting the region's linguistic distinctiveness and religious heritage.
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Etymology
Josu is a Basque form of the name Jesus, derived from the Hebrew Yeshua (יְשׁוּעַ), meaning "God is salvation" or "the Lord saves." The name originates from the Basque Country in northern Spain and is primarily used within Basque culture and the Catholic tradition, reflecting the region's linguistic distinctiveness and religious heritage.
Josu currently ranks #11,441 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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