The name Joshua means God Is My Salvation and is of Hebrew origin. Joshua is a name that's been used primarily by parents who are considering baby names for boys.
In the Bible, Joshua was chosen by God to be the leader of the 12 tribes.
Famous Joshuas include Josh Groban, singer/actor. Josh Hutcherson, actor. Josh Brolin, actor. Josh Duhamel, actor. Josh Hartnett, actor. Josh Holloway, actor. Josh Turner, singer.
Variations include: Joshuah
Stats for the Name Joshua
Joshua is currently #72 on the Baby Names popularity charts Joshua is currently #48 in U.S. births
Baby Names Tip: You can find some cool names by researching your family tree. Consider both first names and surnames from generations past. But try not to name a child after a parent, give them their own identity!
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