♂ Name Josh
Josh is a ♂ boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Josh?
Josh is a short variant of the Hebrew name Joshua.
What does the name Josh mean?
Josh means “Yahweh is salvation” (from “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “yasha’/יָשַׁע’” = to save/deliver/rescue).
Pronunciation of Josh
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Variants of the name Josh
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