Name Joschua Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Joschua

Joschua is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Joschua?

Joschua is a German variant of the name Joshua, which derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, also Jehoschua or Yĕhōšúa (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ). By the way, the name Jesus is of the same root.

What does the name Joschua mean?

Joschua means “He saves” or “Yahweh/God is salvation” (from “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “yasha’/יָשַׁע’” = to save/deliver/rescue or “shua’/שׁוּעַ” = a cry for help).

Pronunciation of Joschua

Variants of the name Joschua