Yoshua

Meaning God is salvation
Origin Hebrew
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Yo-shua

About Yoshua

Choosing the perfect name for your baby boy is a decision filled with significance and hope for his future. One name that encapsulates both profound meaning and historical roots is "Yoshua." Originating from the Hebrew name "Yehoshua," Yoshua carries the beautiful meaning of "Yahweh is salvation." This name reverberates with a sense of divine protection and deliverance, symbolizing a guiding light even in challenging times.

Yoshua's connection to its parent name, Joshua, underscores its timeless appeal. With variations like Yeshua and Jesua, this name echoes across cultures and languages, emphasizing its enduring relevance. The name's versatility is further displayed through common nicknames like Josh, Shua, and Yoyo, providing a personal touch to its formality.

Throughout history and contemporary society, individuals named Yoshua have left their marks in various fields, from science to arts, sports to academia. From Yoshua Bengio's pioneering work in AI to Yoshua Sudarso's captivating performances, the name Yoshua has graced accomplished individuals.

For those seeking a unique yet meaningful name for their baby boy, Yoshua stands as a testament to faith, hope, and the power of salvation. Bestowing this name upon your child could be the first step in shaping a life of significance and purpose, carrying the legacy of a name that has traversed time and culture.

Variations of Name Yoshua

Joshua
Yosef
Youssef
Yehoshua
Yossi
Yeshua

Nicknames for Yoshua

Yosh
Josh
Yos
Shua
Yoshua

Famous People Named Yoshua

Yoshua BengioCanadian computer scientist
Yoshua ShintaniJapanese actor
Yoshua PaudelNepali poet
Yoshua WuytsBelgian cyclist
Yoshua OzawaJapanese conductor
Yoshua SudarsoIndonesian-American actor
Yoshua YaffeIsraeli-American physicist
Yoshua KlempererGerman pianist
Yoshua HillAmerican basketball player
Yoshua McFaddenAmerican photographer
Yoshua NwankwoNigerian footballer
Yoshua ShingPapua New Guinean badminton player
Yoshua VillaMexican footballer
Yoshua SarmentoTimorese swimmer
Yoshua ToftDanish musician
Yoshua WiesendangerSwiss judoka
Yoshua YamanakaJapanese baseball player
Yoshua PutirayIndonesian weightlifter
Yoshua CordovaAmerican artist
Yoshua OkónMexican filmmaker

Other Popular Names Beginning with Y

Yanky
Yeshua
Yuvraj
Yerik
Yaziel
Yadier
Yael
Yasser
Yona
Yehuda