Yosias
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yosias
Yosias is a variant of Josiah, derived from the Hebrew name Yosh'yahu (יֹשִׁיָּהוּ), meaning "Yahweh supports" or "Yahweh has healed." The name combines the Hebrew elements "Yah" (God) and "yasha" (to save/support).
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Etymology
Yosias is a variant of Josiah, derived from the Hebrew name Yosh'yahu (יֹשִׁיָּהוּ), meaning "Yahweh supports" or "Yahweh has healed." The name combines the Hebrew elements "Yah" (God) and "yasha" (to save/support).
The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with notable historical significance as the name of King Josiah of Judah (7th century BCE), who is remembered in the Hebrew Bible for religious reforms and discovering the Book of the Law.
Yosias currently ranks #14,211 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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