Joseph
JO-zuf
Boy · Hebrew
Meaning: He will add, God will increase
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Josiah
Boy · Hebrew · Medium name
- Meaning
- The Lord supports, healed by Yahweh
- Pronunciation
- jo-SY-uh
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Hebrew 'Yoshiyahu', from 'Yah' (God) and 'ash' (to support).
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
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Languages in use: Hebrew
Commonly used in: United States, Israel
Alternate spellings
JosiasSpanish / Portuguese
Iberian form.
Cultural associations
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Josiah
King of Judah who instituted religious reforms and rediscovered the Book of the Law.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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