Joshua
Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew)
Joshua is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 18, with 195,674 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew)
Joshua comes from the Hebrew name Yehoshua (יהושע), shared with the root of Jesus. In the Philippines, it became exceptionally popular from the late 20th century onwards due to widespread Christian naming practices and the influence of American naming trends.
Derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. It entered Philippine usage predominantly through Christian religious tradition and American English influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to 'Josh' or 'Jojo'. Very common as a standalone first name or in compounds like Mark Joshua, Joshua Miguel, or John Joshua.
Related forms
- Josué Spanish
- Yehoshua Hebrew
- Josué French
- Giosuè Italian
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Joshua with common surname pairs
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How do I use Joshua with two Filipino surnames?
Joshua is the given name. The full name is Joshua + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Joshua a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Joshua is number 18, with 195,674 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.