Meaning, origin, history
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin that means "God is salvation." It is derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, which is composed of the elements Yeho (meaning "God") and shua (meaning "salvation"). In the Bible, Joshua was the successor to Moses as the leader of the Israelites. He led them into the Promised Land after their 40-year journey in the wilderness. The name has been popular throughout history and has been adopted by various cultures around the world. Today, it is commonly used as a given name for boys and has several variants such as Josh, Joshuah, and Jesús (in Spanish-speaking countries).
In numbers
Popularity of the name Josheua since 1880
Total births
6
Total since 1880
Peak year
1985
6 births
in 1985
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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