Joshua as a Male Name
Joshua is most commonly a boy's name.
Parents choosing Joshua for a boy get a name with a clear Hebrew heritage and a well-established boy's usage. The name Joshua means “Yahweh is salvation” and is of Hebrew origin. Closely related male forms and variants include Josh, Yehoshua, Josué, Josh.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Joshua across all genders, see the complete Joshua name meaning.
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Is Joshua a boy's name?+
Joshua is most commonly a boy's name. It means “Yahweh is salvation” and is of Hebrew origin.
What does Joshua mean?+
Joshua means “Yahweh is salvation” and originates from Hebrew.