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Josh Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "josh" is "hebrew for 'god is salvation'", and is used often for "primarily used for boys".

Name
josh
Meaning
hebrew for 'god is salvation'
Pronunciation
josh
Used for
primarily used for boys
Syllables
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Josh Name Details

The name Josh originated from the Hebrew name Yehoshua or Yeshua, which means 'God is salvation'. It is a short form of the names Joshua and Josiah. The name Josh has a biblical significance as it was the name of Moses' successor, the commander of the Israelite army, Joshua. It became popular in the English-speaking world during the 20th century and remains a common and well-liked name for boys.

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