Josua
masculine
Joshua is translated into German as Josua.
Josua is a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- German speakers typically pronounce the 'j' in Josua as a 'y' sound, unlike the English 'j' sound.
- While Josua is the biblical form, the name Joshua is also common in Germany today due to English influence.
- Unlike English where 'Joshua' is often shortened to 'Josh', the German Josua is rarely shortened in a way that sounds natural to English speakers.
Examples in context
- Joshua ist ein talentierter Musiker.Joshua is a talented musician.
- Haben Sie Joshua schon kennengelernt?Have you met Joshua yet?
- Joshua, es freut mich, dich wiederzusehen!Joshua, it's nice to see you again!
- Mein Bruder heißt Josua.My brother's name is Josua.
- Ist Josua heute auch dabei?Is Josua coming along today too?
- Ich habe Josua gestern getroffen.I met Josua yesterday.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are waiting for a friend at a cafe.
- MaximilianWo bleibt eigentlich Josua?Where is Josua, by the way?
- LauraEr hat geschrieben, dass er Verspätung hat.He wrote that he is running late.
- MaximilianOh, schau mal, da kommt Josua!Oh, look, here comes Josua!
- LauraEndlich ist er da.Finally he is here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “joshua” translations and entries Josua, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
