Joshua Meaning
God is salvation — biblical leader
Joshua at a Glance
What Does the Name Joshua Mean?
Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning God is salvation — the same root as Jesus. The biblical Joshua led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses. The name was extremely popular in the US from the 1970s through 1990s, ranking top 5 for many years. Continuously top 75 in modern usage. Strong, biblical, friendly. Three syllables, easy on the ear.
Joshua Personality & Numerology
People with the name Joshua carry the vibration of numerology number 2 — The Peacemaker. This means diplomatic, sensitive, devoted. The energy of Joshua tends to be felt by everyone who interacts with them, often shaping the room without anyone noticing.
Numerology is calculated by converting each letter of Joshua into a number (using the Pythagorean system), then reducing to a single digit (or master number 11, 22, 33). For Joshua, the result is 2.
Best Zodiac Matches for Joshua
Famous People Named Joshua
Variations, Nicknames & Pairings
Variations
Yehoshua, Yeshua, Josua
Nicknames
Josh, Joshie
Middle Name Ideas
James, Alexander, Cole, Daniel, Michael
Joshua — Common Questions
What does the name Joshua mean?
God is salvation — biblical leader
Where does the name Joshua come from?
The name Joshua has Hebrew origins, with peak popularity around 1979-1995.
What is the numerology of the name Joshua?
Using the Pythagorean numerology system, Joshua reduces to 2 — The Peacemaker. People with this name vibration are often diplomatic, sensitive, devoted.
Which zodiac signs match the name Joshua?
The name Joshua resonates strongly with Capricorn, Sagittarius, Pisces. These signs share complementary energy with the name\'s numerological vibration.
What are similar names to Joshua?
Common variations include Yehoshua, Yeshua, Josua.
Is Joshua a popular name?
Joshua currently ranks at #68 in baby name popularity, with its peak popularity around 1979-1995.
Names Like Joshua
Other names sharing the same origin, numerology vibration, or first letter.
