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Joushua

JOSH-oo-ah

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

90

Peak Year

#12 in 1989

First Recorded

1979

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An alternative spelling of Joshua, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is salvation'. It has biblical significance.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

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Personality Traits

LeaderProtectiveWiseCompassionate

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