Josua

Josua Meaning & Origin

About Josua
The name "Josua" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the name "Yehoshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation" or "Yahweh saves." It is a biblical name that is often associated with the figure of Joshua, who succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelites and led them into the Promised Land. The name Josua carries connotations of strength, leadership, and divine assistance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Josua are male.

Josua Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JS
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y OW0 S UW1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/josua*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JS', 'AS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Josua in Braille

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

The name Josua in braille

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

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

The name Josua in sign language

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