What Does the Name Joshua Mean
The name Joshua comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Joshua below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Joshua Name Meaning
English, BiblicalFrom the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshu'a) meaning "YAHWEH is salvation". As told in the Old Testament, Joshua was a companion of Moses. He went up Mount Sinai with Moses when he received the Ten...
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