Josué
/xoˈswe/
The English name Joshua is translated into Spanish as Josué.
Josué is a male given name used in Spanish-speaking contexts.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/xoˈswe/
Did you know?
- The name Josué is a linguistic relative of Jesús, as both derive from the same Hebrew root meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'.
- Unlike the English 'Joshua', which has various nicknames like 'Josh', Josué does not have a standard, widely recognized shorthand version in Spanish.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the name Josué is paired in compound names, such as Josué David or Josué Gabriel, which is a common naming custom in Latin America.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué pasa, tío Josh!What's up, dude Josh!
- Mi hermano se llama Josué.My brother's name is Josué.
- ¿Conoces a Josué?Do you know Josué?
- Josué es un buen amigo.Josué is a good friend.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a classmate at a cafe.
- Javier¿Viste a Josué hoy?Did you see Josué today?
- SofíaNo, no he visto a Josué.No, I haven't seen Josué.
- JavierÉl está en la biblioteca.He is in the library.
- SofíaGracias por avisarme, Javier.Thanks for letting me know, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “joshua” translations and entries Josué, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
