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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Salvation; 'the Lord saves'
- Origin
- Hebrew (variant of Hosea)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- oh-SHAY
Oshea is a boy's name with Hebrew roots, drawn from Hosea and carrying the meaning "salvation" or "the Lord saves." You may see it described as meaning "loving protection," but that claim isn't supported by the Hebrew root — the name is better explained through Hosea's connection to "salvation." It has a clean, modern style, pronounced oh-SHAY.
Meaning & Origin of Oshea
Meaning: Salvation; 'the Lord saves'.
Origin: Hebrew (variant of Hosea).
A common claim: Oshea means 'God is salvation' or 'loving protection' Actually: 'Loving protection' isn't supported by the Hebrew root; the name is better explained via Hosea, from Hebrew for 'salvation.'
How to Pronounce Oshea
oh-SHAYIPA /oʊˈʃeɪ/
Popularity of Oshea
Oshea peaked in 1993 at #1656 on the SSA list with 54 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had fallen to #2728 with just 48.
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FAQ
What does the name Oshea mean?
Salvation; ‘the Lord saves’.
How do you pronounce Oshea?
Oshea is pronounced oh-SHAY (IPA: /oʊˈʃeɪ/).
Is Oshea a popular name right now?
Oshea peaked at #1656 in 1993 and is ranked #2728 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1979–2024.)
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