Joshua
/ˈdʒɒʃ.u.ə/noun
A common male given name derived from Hebrew, meaning 'God is salvation'.
Did you know?In ancient texts, Joshua is depicted as a warrior and leader, symbolizing not just salvation but a powerful transformation of destiny.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Hebrew
Hebrew
יֵשׁוּעַ (Yeshua)
“The name means 'Yahweh is salvation', embodying divine intervention.”
Late Hebrew
Hebrew
יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua)
“An expanded form meaning 'Yahweh is salvation', often associated with heroic figures.”
Greek
Greek
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
“The Greek form of 'Yehoshua', used in the Septuagint and New Testament.”
Latin
Latin
Iesus
“The Latin adaptation of the Greek form, solidifying its significance in Christian texts.”
Middle English
Middle English
Josue
“The adaptation of the Latin name into English, often used in biblical contexts.”
Modern English
English
Joshua
“The contemporary form of the name, widely used and recognized as a biblical figure.”