Giosuè
/d͡ʒoˈzwɛ/masculine
The Italian equivalent of the English male given name Joshua is Giosuè.
Giosuè is a masculine given name used to refer to the person known in English as Joshua.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While the English name is Joshua, the Italian equivalent used in biblical or traditional contexts is Giosuè.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Southern Italy, Giusè is a popular alternative to Giosuè.
How do you pronounce it?
/dʒoˈzwɛ/
Did you know?
- The phonetic structure of Giosuè shares a deep linguistic DNA with Gesù, the Italian name for 'Jesus', making the two names sound like linguistic cousins.
- The Italian name Giosuè is almost exclusively used for biblical or historical figures and is extremely rare for babies born in Italy today.
- The accent mark on the final 'e' in Giosuè is mandatory and changes the pronunciation from a neutral sound to a sharp, stressed one.
Examples in context
- Il mio amico si chiama Giosuè.My friend's name is Joshua.
- Giosuè è un ragazzo molto gentile.Joshua is a very kind boy.
- Hai incontrato Giosuè ieri sera?Did you meet Joshua yesterday evening?
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- GiuliaConosci Giosuè?Do you know Joshua?
- MatteoSì, Giosuè è un mio collega.Yes, Joshua is a colleague of mine.
- GiuliaÈ un bravo ragazzo, vero?He is a good guy, right?
- MatteoSì, Giosuè è davvero simpatico.Yes, Joshua is really nice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “joshua” translations and entries Giosuè, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
