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At a Glance: Name: Joshua – Meaning: Yahweh is salvation – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: JAHSH-oo-ah
Joshua is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is salvation," pronounced JAHSH-oo-ah. It has a timeless, classic feel for boys, with U.S. Social Security records tracking it all the way back to 1880. It's a name with deep roots and a long, steady presence in American naming records.
Meaning & Origin of Joshua
Meaning: Yahweh is salvation.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Joshua
Phonetic: JAHSH-oo-ah IPA: /ˈdʒɑːʃuə/
Popularity of Joshua
Joshua hit its peak popularity at #3 in 2002, when 25,997 boys were given the name. By 2024 it had settled to #57, with 5,244 boys named Joshua that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Joshua mean?
Yahweh is salvation. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Joshua)
How do you pronounce Joshua?
Joshua is pronounced JAHSH-oo-ah (IPA: /ˈdʒɑːʃuə/).
Is Joshua a popular name right now?
Joshua peaked at #3 in 2002 and is ranked #57 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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