All about the name

Josia

Female

« Josiah is a Hebrew name meaning "God supports" or "God will support", derived from the words Yoshia ("to heal") and Elohim (God). It appears in the Old Testament as the name of a pious king of Judah who reformed and purified his kingdom's worship of God. »

#62853 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Josiah is a name of Hebrew origin and its meaning is "God supports" or "God will support". It is derived from the Hebrew words Yoshia, which means "to heal", and Elohim, which refers to God. The name Josiah appears in the Old Testament of the Bible as the name of one of the kings of Judah. According to the biblical narrative, King Josiah was a reformer who restored the worship of God in his kingdom and purified it from idolatry. He is considered one of the most pious kings of Judah. In terms of its usage as a given name, Josiah has been relatively uncommon compared to other names of Hebrew origin such as David or Samuel. However, it has seen some increase in popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. Overall, Josiah is a name with a rich historical and biblical significance that carries the positive connotation of divine support and healing.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Josia since 1880

Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
2001
5 births
in 2001
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0% →
vs previous 5 years