Josh

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Variation of the name Joshua meaning "God is salvation"
Pronunciation
JAHSH
JOSS
Popularity
Josh was a very popular name in the United States in the 1980s and 90s, consistently ranking in the top 20 most popular names for boys. It has since declined in popularity, but still remains a well-known name.

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Josh Name meanings & History

Variation of the name Joshua meaning "God is salvation". Short form of Joshua. Josh is typically used as a given name for boys, although it can also be a nickname for someone with a longer name like Joshua or Josiah.

Zodiac Sign of Josh: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Josh:

J: Jester,Justice,Journal,Joy,Judicial,Journey

O: Ostentatious,Organized,Obsolete,Obsessive,Obstinate

S: Security,Solidity,Sex,Status,Success,Social Standing,Sensuality

H: Hope,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Hyper,Haggle

Josh is:

  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Josh include actor Josh Brolin, musician Josh Groban, and baseball player Josh Reddick.

2.) Josh (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: God is salvation

Other Forms: Joshe


3.) Josh (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) a short form of Joshua.

Other Forms: Joshe


4.) Josh (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: "God is salvation" or "Jehovah is generous"

Scripts: יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Hebrew)
जोष(Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Nepali)


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Description: "God is salvation" or "Jehovah is generous". MEANING - pleasure, satisfaction, enthusiasm. Josh is often used as a standalone name, but can also be used as a nickname for Joshua.

Famous People

Josh Groban (American singer), Josh Brolin (American actor), Josh Hartnett (American actor), Josh Hutcherson (American actor)

5.) Josh (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) saved by the Lord; devout

Other Forms: Joshuam, Joshyam, Josue, Jozua


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