Yoshua
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yoshua
The given name 'Yoshua' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yoshua', meaning 'God is salvation' or 'the Lord is deliverance', with its linguistic root in the Semitic language family.
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Etymology
The given name 'Yoshua' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yoshua', meaning 'God is salvation' or 'the Lord is deliverance', with its linguistic root in the Semitic language family. The name 'Yoshua' is used in various cultures and religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, with notable historical context being the biblical figure Joshua, a leader of the Israelites who succeeded Moses.
Yoshua currently ranks #3,236 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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