God is salvation
Pronunciation: JOSH-oo-uh
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Joshua is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God is salvation". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: JOSH-oo-uh. Lucky number: 8. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Ἰησοῦς
ὁ Κύριος ἡ σωτηρία
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
JOSH-oo-uh
IPA
/ˈdʒɒʃuə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
8
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Topaz
Life Path Number
9
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Joshua was a Hebrew leader who led the Israelites into the Promised Land after the death of Moses. The name Joshua carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
14th or 13th century BCE
Joshua of Gosner was a German Catholic bishop who played a significant role in the Investiture Controversies between the Church and the Holy Roman Empire in the 11th and 12th centuries.
11th and 12th centuries CE
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Joshua
God is salvation or God saves
יהושע
אלוהים הוא הישועה
Ἰησοῦς
ὁ Κύριος ἡ σωτηρία
Iesus
Dominus salus
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