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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Joshua
Hebrew
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Usage of the Name Joshua
English, Biblical
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Meaning of the Name Joshua
The name Joshua comes from the Hebrew name Yehoshua meaning "Yahweh is salvation".
The name Jesus is derived from this name.
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Famous Bearers
In the Old Testament Joshua was an Israelite leader who succeeded Moses.
Bearers of the name include Joshua Reynolds (1723 - 1792), an English painter;
Joshua Logan (1908 - 1988), an American film director and writer;
Joshua Bell (born 1967), an American violinist;
Joshua Jackson (born 1978), a Canadian–American actor.
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