♂ Name Joshua – He saves
| Origin: | biblical, Hebrew |
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| Meaning: | He saves, Yahweh/God is salvation |
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Joshua is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. It is traditionally associated with the meaning “He saves” or “Yahweh/God is salvation.”
Where does the name Joshua come from?
Joshua is a biblical name. He was a companion of Moses. The name Joshua is 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 Joshua mean?
Joshua means “He saves” or “Yahweh/God is salvation.”
Word composition
- Hebrew “yeho” (יְהוֹ) = referring to the Hebrew God
- Hebrew “yasha’” (יָשַׁע’) = to save, deliver, rescue
- Hebrew “shua’” (שׁוּעַ) = a cry for help
Pronunciation of Joshua
Variants
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Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Joshua is currently ranked #160 on the name leaderboard. It is one of the most popular baby names.
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Last updated: 3/30/2026
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