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Yoshua

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Yoshua Pronunciation

Yoshua is pronounced yoh-SHOO-ah /joʊˈʃu.ɑ/High

Meaning: Spelling of Joshua — Hebrew Yehoshua, 'Yahweh is salvation' — the leader who succeeded MosesHigh

In 30 seconds: Joshua, closer to its Hebrew sound: Yoshua carries 'Yahweh is salvation' — the leader who brought Israel into the Promised Land. Scriptural depth, a Y-spelled flourish, especially in Latino naming.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningSpelling of Joshua — Hebrew Yehoshua, 'Yahweh is salvation' — the leader who succeeded Moses

U.S. rank (2024)#3676 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 565

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Yoshua is a spelling of Joshua — Hebrew Yehoshua, 'Yahweh is salvation' — the successor of Moses who led Israel into Canaan. The Y-spelling, closer to the Hebrew and common in Latino naming, foregrounds the name's deep scriptural root.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and devout families. Rare, salvation at the root, and scriptural.

Did you know? Yoshua is essentially Joshua spelled toward its Hebrew root Yehoshua — the same name that, in another line of descent, becomes Yeshua, the Hebrew name of Jesus.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Joshua — root etymology

Variations

JoshuaYehoshuaJosua

Nicknames

YoshiJosh

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Joshua— the standard English spelling

Yehoshua— the full Hebrew form

Josue— the Spanish form of Joshua

Yeshua— the related Hebrew name (Jesus)

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Yoshua?

Yoshua is pronounced yoh-SHOO-ah (/joʊˈʃu.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Yoshua said aloud.

How do you say Yoshua?

Yoshua is said yoh-SHOO-ah (/joʊˈʃu.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Yoshua said aloud.

What does the name Yoshua mean?

Yoshua is a spelling of Joshua, Hebrew for 'Yahweh is salvation'.

Is Yoshua a boy or girl name?

Yoshua is a boy's name.

How popular is Yoshua?

Yoshua is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Joshua is far more common.