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Josian
How to Pronounce Josian
Pronounced hoh-see-AHN /ˌhoʊ.siˈɑn/Medium
Meaning: A -an form echoing Josiah ('the Lord supports/heals', Hebrew) and the Latinate -ian names; here a Spanish form; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Josian is a -an form echoing Josiah — from Hebrew Yoshiyahu, 'the Lord supports; the Lord heals' (the righteous boy-king Josiah) — and the Latinate -ian names (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, devout, modern Latino name; the J is said 'H', so 'hoh-see-AHN'.
In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, the-Lord-supports at the root, and devout.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Josian mean?
Josian echoes Josiah, Hebrew 'the Lord supports; the Lord heals'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Josian?
It's said hoh-see-AHN /ˌhoʊ.siˈɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the last (the J is 'H').
Is Josian a boy or girl name?
Josian is a boy's name.
How popular is Josian?
Josian is a rare name in the U.S.