Yehoshua
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Yehoshua
Yehoshua is the Hebrew form of Joshua, derived from the Hebrew elements "Yeho" (from YHWH, God) and "shua" (salvation), meaning "God is salvation" or "the Lord saves." The name is primarily used in Jewish culture and religion, with notable historical significance as the name of the biblical successor to Moses who led the Israelites into Canaan.
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Etymology
Yehoshua is the Hebrew form of Joshua, derived from the Hebrew elements "Yeho" (from YHWH, God) and "shua" (salvation), meaning "God is salvation" or "the Lord saves." The name is primarily used in Jewish culture and religion, with notable historical significance as the name of the biblical successor to Moses who led the Israelites into Canaan.
Yehoshua currently ranks #1,769 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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