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Yoas

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Yoas

Pronounced YOH-ahs /ˈjoʊ.ɑs/Medium

Meaning: An Ethiopian (Amharic) form of the biblical Joash/Jehoash, a king of Judah; from Hebrew, understood as 'the Lord has given' or 'given by God.' A scriptural heritage name.Low

In 30 seconds: An Ethiopian Joash: Yoas means 'the Lord has given' (said 'YOH-ahs'). Scriptural and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumAmharic, Hebrew
MeaningAn Ethiopian (Amharic) form of the biblical Joash/Jehoash, a king of Judah; from Hebrew, understood as 'the Lord has given' or 'given by God.' A scriptural heritage name.
U.S. rank (2023)#10770
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 7
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History & Origin

Yoas is an Ethiopian/Amharic form of Joash (Jehoash), a king of Judah in scripture, from Hebrew, 'the Lord has given.' It reads scriptural and heritage-rich — rare in the U.S. (said 'YOH-ahs').

It appears rarely, mostly in Ethiopian-heritage families. Rare, scriptural, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Yoas is an Ethiopian and Amharic form of the biblical Joash (Jehoash), a king of Judah — understood as 'the Lord has given' (said 'YOH-ahs').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Yoas — Ethiopian/Amharic form of Joash/Jehoash; 'the Lord has given'

Variations

JoashYoaseYoash

Nicknames

YoYoa

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If you like Yoas…

Joash— the biblical name it forms
Josiah— a like king of Judah name
Elias— a like Ethiopian/biblical name
Amos— a like short biblical name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yoas mean?

Yoas is an Ethiopian/Amharic form of Joash (Jehoash), a king of Judah, from Hebrew, 'the Lord has given.'

How do you pronounce Yoas?

It's said YOH-ahs /ˈjoʊ.ɑs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yoas a boy or girl name?

Here Yoas is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yoas?

Yoas is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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