Josha

Josha Meaning & Origin

About Josha
The name "Josha" is a variant of the name "Joshua" and is of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Yehoshua" meaning "Yahweh is salvation" or "God is salvation." The name carries a strong religious connotation, symbolizing the belief in divine deliverance or salvation. It is often associated with individuals who are seen as strong, courageous, and faithful.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Josha are male.

Josha Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JX
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH OW1 SH AH0
🌐 IPA
/josha*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JX', 'AX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Josha in Braille

Here's how to represent Josha in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Josha in braille

How to Spell the Name Josha in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Josha using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Josha in sign language

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