Yehoshua: meaning of the Hebrew name
יְהוֹשֻׁעַ
Pronounced ye-ho-SHOO-ah
Meaning of Yehoshua
Yehoshua means "the Lord will save." It is the name of Joshua son of Nun, the disciple of Moses who led the Israelites into the Land.
These are the names of the men that Moses sent to spy out the land. And Moses called Hoshea the son of Nun Joshua.
אֵלֶּה שְׁמוֹת הָאֲנָשִׁים אֲשֶׁר־שָׁלַח מֹשֶׁה לָתוּר אֶת־הָאָרֶץ וַיִּקְרָא מֹשֶׁה לְהוֹשֵׁעַ בִּן־נוּן יְהוֹשֻׁעַ׃
Yehoshua in Hebrew
Yehoshua is written יהושע in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְהוֹשֻׁעַ). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- הHe
- וVav
- שShin
- עAyin
Gematria value: 391 (Yod 10 + He 5 + Vav 6 + Shin 300 + Ayin 70)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod will save
- Pronunciationye-ho-SHOO-ah
- Hebrewיהושע
- Syllables4
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yehoshua ranked #71 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (243 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71 | 243 |
| 2023 | 88 | 190 |
| 2022 | 103 | 163 |
| 2021 | 87 | 206 |
| 2020 | 91 | 192 |
| 2019 | 102 | 183 |
| 2018 | 108 | 171 |
| 2017 | 101 | 184 |
| 2016 | 121 | 150 |
| 2015 | 111 | 159 |
| 2014 | 111 | 155 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Yehoshua
What does the name Yehoshua mean?
Yehoshua means "the Lord will save." It is the name of Joshua son of Nun, the disciple of Moses who led the Israelites into the Land.
How do you pronounce Yehoshua?
Yehoshua is pronounced ye-ho-SHOO-ah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yehoshua in Hebrew?
Yehoshua is written יהושע in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְהוֹשֻׁעַ).
Is Yehoshua a biblical name?
Yes. Yehoshua appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Numbers 13:16.
How popular is the name Yehoshua in Israel?
In 2024, Yehoshua ranked #71 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (243 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yehoshua?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יהושע adds up to 391 (Yod 10 + He 5 + Vav 6 + Shin 300 + Ayin 70).
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