Joash Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Joash Name at a Glance

Name	Joash
Meaning	Who despairs or burns
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Joash Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Joash means “Who despairs or burns”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Joash Name Origin

Our database records Joash under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Joash a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Joash is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Joash

When considering Joash for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.