• Gender: Male
  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Meaning: God Is My Salvation

What is the meaning of the name Joshua?

The name Joshua is primarily a male name of Hebrew origin that means God Is My Salvation.

In the Bible, Joshua was chosen by God to be the leader of the 12 tribes.

Famous Joshuas include Josh Groban, singer/actor. Josh Hutcherson, actor. Josh Brolin, actor. Josh Duhamel, actor. Josh Hartnett, actor. Josh Holloway, actor. Josh Turner, singer.

Different Spellings of the name Joshua:


People who like the name Joshua also like:

Jacob, Benjamin, Caleb, Elijah, Noah, Ethan, Isaac, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Abigail, Chloe, Lily, Emma, Amelia

Names that sound like Joshua:

Ja, Jace, Jack, Jackie, Jacques, Jake, Jay, Jess, Jesse, Jessie, Jesus, Jock, Joe, Joey, Joie, Jose, Josh, Joshwa, Josiah, Josie, Josue, Joy, Joyce, Juji, Jessica, Jo, Jacey, Jui, Jag, Jase

Stats for the Name Joshua

checkmark Joshua is currently #72 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Joshua is currently #54 in U.S. births

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