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Oshea

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Pronounced OHS-hee /ˈoʊs.hi/Medium

Meaning: SalvationMedium

In 30 seconds: Oshea is a biblical boy's name meaning 'salvation', a form of the name better known as Hosea.
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Origin MediumBiblical
MeaningSalvation
U.S. rank (2024)#2728 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births48 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,173

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201619862024

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

History & Origin

From the biblical tradition, Oshea carries the meaning 'salvation' and stands among the spellings of the prophet's name Hosea. Older and related forms include Hoshea, Hosee, Oseas and Osee, each reflecting how the Hebrew name passed through different texts and tongues. The shared meaning of deliverance runs through every form.

The two-syllable O-shea sound gives it a smoother feel than the H-led variants. No specific modern bearer of this exact spelling is recorded here.

Did you know? Oshea is a spelling variant of Hoshea, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'salvation' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
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Variations

HoseaHosheaHoseeOseasOsee

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Hoseaβ€” The standard biblical form of this same name and meaning.
Joshuaβ€” Built from the same Hebrew root for 'salvation'.
Isaiahβ€” A fellow prophet's name sharing the salvation theme.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Oshea mean?

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

How do you pronounce Oshea?

It's commonly said OHS-hee /ˈoʊs.hi/.

Is Oshea a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Oshea?

In 2024, Oshea ranked #2728 in the U.S. for boys, with 48 births recorded.