Joshu
JOSH-oo
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
96
Peak Year
#10 in 1988
First Recorded
1971
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A variation of Joshua, meaning 'God is salvation' or 'Yahweh is salvation' in Hebrew.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Joshua Bell
Grammy-winning American violinist and conductor.
Joshua Jackson
Canadian-American actor known for Dawson's Creek.
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