Indian name meaning
Joshua
♂ BoyJo·shua · 2 syllables
The Lord is salvation
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| J | o | s | h | u | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
1 + 7 + 3 + 5 + 6 + 1 = 23, then 2 + 3 = 5. So Joshua carries the name number 5.
About the name Joshua
Joshua is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “The Lord is salvation.”
Spoken aloud it is Jo·shua — 2 syllables. Joshua is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joshua mean?
Joshua means “The Lord is salvation.” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Is Joshua a boy or a girl name?
Joshua is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Joshua?
Joshua is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Joshua?
Joshua has 2 syllables and is said as Jo·shua.
What is the numerology number of the name Joshua?
In the Chaldean system, Joshua has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Joshua a common name in India?
Joshua does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Joshua?
For a sister to Joshua, families often stay within the same Hebrew naming tradition — Jessica, Joanna, Josephine or Isabella all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Joshua?
Dua share Joshua's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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