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Jeshua

♂ Boy

Pronounced JEHS-hooa /ˈdʒɛs.huæ/Medium

Meaning: Yahweh is salvationMedium

In 30 seconds: Jeshua is a Biblical Hebrew boy's name meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'.
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Origin MediumHebrew (Biblical)
MeaningYahweh is salvation
U.S. rank (2024)#2484 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births55 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,570

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719732024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jeshua comes from Biblical Hebrew and means 'Yahweh is salvation', a form closely tied to Yeshua. It appears in scripture as the name of returning leaders and priests, giving it deep religious roots.

Through related forms the name reaches across traditions, with Isa, Eesa, and Issa standing as familiar parallels. The Je- opening keeps Jeshua close to the more common Joshua while preserving its older flavor.

Did you know? Jeshua appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.
Overall data confidence 70%
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Variations

IsaYeshuaEesaEssaIssa

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Yeshua— The Hebrew form of Jeshua with the identical 'Yahweh is salvation' meaning.
Isa— A listed related form of the same name behind Jeshua.
Issa— A variation of Jeshua's root used in another tradition.
Eesa— A related form of Jeshua sharing its salvation meaning.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeshua mean?

Jeshua is usually explained as meaning ' Yahweh is salvation' and is most often linked with Biblical tradition.

How do you pronounce Jeshua?

It's commonly said JEHS-hooa /ˈdʒɛs.huæ/.

Is Jeshua a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jeshua is used as a boy name.

How popular is Jeshua?

In 2024, Jeshua ranked #2484 in the U.S. for boys, with 55 births recorded.