Osiah
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Osiah
Osiah is a variant spelling of Osias, derived from the Hebrew name Hoshea (הושע), meaning "God is salvation" or "deliverance." The name combines the Hebrew elements "ho" (God) and "yasha" (to save/deliver).
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Etymology
Osiah is a variant spelling of Osias, derived from the Hebrew name Hoshea (הושע), meaning "God is salvation" or "deliverance." The name combines the Hebrew elements "ho" (God) and "yasha" (to save/deliver).
The name appears primarily in Christian contexts, particularly in biblical and religious English-language usage, as Osiah/Osias was used in older English Bible translations as a variant of Hosea, the Hebrew prophet whose name carries the same meaning.
Osiah currently ranks #2,508 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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