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Joshua name meaning and origin

What does Joshua mean?

From the Hebrew Yehoshua, via the Greek Iesos meaning "God is salvation".

Pronounced: jOsh oo uh

Origin

Hebrew

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Famous people named Joshua

In the Bible, Joshua was the successor of Moses as leader of Israel.

Josh Hutcherson is an American actor, famous for his role as Peeta in the "Hunger Games" films. British comedian Josh Widdicombe is a regular on panel shows such as "Have I Got News for You".

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