יהושע
Yehoshua
Joshua is a male given name in Hebrew, represented by the default form יהושע (Yehoshua).
Meaning: male given name (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is composed of the elements Yeho (referring to the divine name) and shua (salvation/help).
Which one should you use?
A common shortened or related form of the name is ישוע.
How do you pronounce it?
Yehoshua
Did you know?
- The name יהושע is the original Hebrew form of the name 'Jesus'. In the New Testament, the Greek name 'Iesous' is a direct translation of this Hebrew root.
- In Hebrew, the word for 'salvation' inside יהושע comes from the root ישע, which can also mean 'to be spacious' or 'to be free'.
- The prefix יהו in יהושע is a shortened version of the Tetragrammaton, the four-letter ineffable name of God in Hebrew.
Examples in context
- שמי יהושע.shmi yehoshua.My name is Joshua.
- יהושע הוא חבר טוב שלי.yehoshua hu haver tov sheli.Joshua is a good friend of mine.
Example conversation
Two acquaintances meet at a small gathering.
- עגור Adiסליחה, האם אתה יהושע?slicha, ha'im ata yehoshua?Excuse me, are you Joshua?
- דניאל Danielלא, אני דניאל.lo, ani daniel.No, I am Daniel.
- עגור Adiאוי, אני מצטערת, דניאל.oy, ani mitztaeret, daniel.Oh, I am sorry, Daniel.
- דניאל Danielזה בסדר גמור.ze beseder gamur.That is perfectly fine.
