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Joshua

Gender: Boy Meaning: God is salvation Origin: Hebrew Pronunciation: JOH shoo ah Related Names: Josh

Joshua: Popularity

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5th most popular boys name in the UK

20th most viewed name on babynames.co.uk

User rating:  Star: on Star: on Star: on Star: on Star: off ( 4.09 from 164 votes )


Additional information about the name Joshua:

Borne in the Bible by the Israelite leader who took command of the Children of Israel after the death of Moses and led the after many battles, to take possession of the Promised Land. The name, long favoured by Jews and Nonconformist Christians, enjoyed a great surge in popularity in the 1990s. Well known bearers of the name include American-born violinist Joshua Bell and actor Joshua Hartnett.

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