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Joshue
Pronounced hoh-SWEH /hoʊˈsweɪ/Medium
Meaning: A Spanish form of Joshua (Josue), from the Hebrew Yehoshua, 'the Lord is salvation; God rescues.' A biblical classic.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Joshue is a Spanish spelling of Joshua/Josue, 'the Lord is salvation,' from the Hebrew Yehoshua. It carries deep scriptural roots - rare in the U.S. (said 'hoh-SWEH').
It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Spanish-speaking families. Rare, biblical, and classic.
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What does the name Joshue mean?
Joshue is a Spanish form of Joshua, Hebrew for 'the Lord is salvation; God rescues.'
How do you pronounce Joshue?
It's said hoh-SWEH /hoʊˈsweɪ/ - two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Joshue a boy or girl name?
Joshue is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Joshue?
Joshue is a rare name in the U.S.













