Joshua Name Origin
/JAH-shoo-uh/-
American (English) 70% -
British (English) 20%
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Canadian (English) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Joshua
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The name Joshua is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. It is a common given name in English-speaking countries and has biblical roots as the name of a prominent figure in the Old Testament.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Joshua each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).