Name:
Joshua
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Joshua originates in Hebrew language and means "God is deliverance". Joshua is mentioned in the Bible multiple times, most importantly as the main character of the Book of Joshua in the Hebrew Bible. Currently, it is one of the most popular masculine given names in the United States.
Pronunciation:
JAH-shə-wə/JAW-shwə
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Josh
Joshuah
Famous Joshua:
Joshua Cox : actor
Joshua Gaines : football player
Joshua Jackson : actor
Joshua Kennedy : soccer player
Joshua Malina : actor
Joshua Reed : actor