Joshua Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Joshua Name at a Glance

Name	Joshua
Meaning	Jehovah is generous. Jehovah saves. In the Old Testament, Joshua was chosen to succeed Moses as leader of the Israelites for their journey to the Promised Land.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Joshua Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Joshua means “Jehovah is generous. Jehovah saves. In the Old Testament, Joshua was chosen to succeed Moses as leader of the Israelites for their journey to the Promised Land”. 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.

Joshua Name Origin

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

Is Joshua a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Joshua

When considering Joshua 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.