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The name Joshua is of Hebrew origin and is typically given to Boys. It is associated with the Christianity religion. Numerologically, Joshua is often linked to the number 2.
Joshua Name Meaning, Origin, Numerology, Rashi & More
What does the name Joshua mean? What is the meaning of the name Joshua
Meaning of Joshua: Name Joshua in the Hebrew origin, means Joshua means God is Salvation. Name Joshua is of Hebrew origin and is a Boy name. People with name Joshua are usually Christianity by religion.
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Joshua
Meaning
Joshua means God is Salvation
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 6 characters
Spell
J-O-S-H-U-A
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
2
Indian Vedic Numerology
8
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Famous people with name Joshua (Namesakes)
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- Joshua Jackson
Joshua Jackson (born June 11, 1978) is a Canadian-American actor.
- Joshua Waitzkin
Joshua Waitzkin (born December 4, 1976) is an American chess player, martial arts competitor, and author.
- Joshua Malina
Joshua Charles Malina (born January 17, 1966) is an American film and stage actor.
- Joshua Leonard
Joshua Granville Leonard (born June 17, 1975) is an American actor, writer, and director, known for his role in The Blair Witch Project (1999).
- Joshua Radin
Joshua Radin (born June 14, 1974) is an American singer-songwriter.
- Joshua Kadison
Joshua Kadison (born February 8, 1963 in Los Angeles, California) is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and writer.
- Joshua Close
Joshua Close (born 31 August 1981) is a Canadian film and television actor.
- Joshua Morrow
Joshua Jacob Morrow (born February 8, 1974) is an American actor.
- Joshua Braff
Joshua Braff (born October 11, 1967) is an American writer.
- Joshua Gomez
Joshua Eli Gomez (born November 20, 1975) is an American actor best known for his role as Morgan Grimes on Chuck.
- Joshua Sridhar
Joshua Sridhar (born 1974 in Chennai, India) is an Indian film composer and music director.
- Joshua Kushner
Joshua Kushner (born June 12, 1985) is an American businessman and investor.
- Joshua Rush
Joshua Rush (born (2001-12-14)December 14, 2001) is an American actor who began his career as a child actor.
- Anthony Joshua
Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua, (born 15 October 1989) is a British professional boxer who is a two-time unified heavyweight champion, having held the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO titles since December 2019 and previously between 2016 and June 2019.
- Joshua Kimmich
Joshua Walter Kimmich (German pronunciation: [ˈjoːzu̯aː ˈkɪmɪç]; born 8 February 1995) is a German professional footballer who plays as a right back or defensive midfielder for Bayern Munich and the Germany national team.
- Joshua Wong
Joshua Wong Chi-fung (Chinese: 黃之鋒; Cantonese Yale: Wòhng Jīfūng, born 13 October 1996) is a Hong Kong student activist and politician who serves as secretary-general of pro-democracy party Demosistō.
- Joshua Sasse
Joshua Seymour Sasse ( SASS) (born 9 December 1987) is a British actor.
- Joshua Cheptegei
Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei (born 12 September 1996) is a Ugandan long-distance runner.
- Joshua Colley
Joshua Colley is an American musical theatre actor.
- Joshua Zirkzee
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Joshua - Nakshatra (Birth Star) & Rashi
Shravana Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra associated with the name Joshua is Shravana. The Nakshatra Shravana of the name Joshua is connected to the deity Vishnu (Preserver God), and is ruled by the Moon. The symbol for Joshua is Ear, and it is characterized by Listening, Learning. This name is connected to the element Earth and embodies the Devotional, Wise.| name | Śrāvaṇa |
|---|---|
| Deity | Vishnu (Preserver God) |
| Ruling Planet | Moon |
| Symbol | Ear |
| Primary Quality | Listening, Learning |
| Element | Earth |
| Nature | Devotional, Wise |
Numerology of Joshua
Numerology for Joshua - Number 2 (Pythagorean Numerology)
Baby Name Joshua Numerology: Name Joshua has a number value of 2 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
| Numerology Number (Pythagorean Numerology) | 2 |
| Indian Vedic Numerology | 8 |
| Motivation Number | 1 |
| Destiny Number (Expression Number) | 2 |
| Inner Dream Number | 1 |
| Soul Urge Number | 1 |
| Heart's Desire Number | 1 |
| Personality Number | 1 |
Spelling & Phonetics of Joshua
Syllables in Joshua Name
How many syllables in baby name Joshua? Joshua has 3 syllables. The name "Joshua" can be divided into 3 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Joshua? | 3 (jo - shu - a) |
|---|---|
| Numbers of characters: | 6 |
| Unique letters: | 6 (j, o, s, h, u, a) |
| Joshua backwards: | auhsoj |
| Joshua sorted alphabetically: | ahjosu |
| Phonetic | |
| Spell | J-O-S-H-U-A |
| Pronunciation |
Name Joshua is combinations of, 1 occurance of J, 1 occurance of O, 1 occurance of S, 1 occurance of H, 1 occurance of U, 1 occurance of A.
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Birthday Wishes for Joshua
How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Joshua
Joshua's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Joshua on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Joshua! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Joshua, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Joshua! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Joshua
What is the meaning of Joshua?
Name Joshua means Joshua means God is Salvation as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Joshua Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Joshua?
Name Joshua has numerology 8 as per The ParentZ.
What is the numerology of Joshua?
Numerology number of Joshua is 8 (Vedic) and 2 (Pythagorean Numerology) as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Joshua?
The lucky number of name Joshua is 8 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Joshua name?
The name Joshua has 6 letters. The name Joshua consists of 1 word with 6 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Joshua?
Name Joshua belongs to Shravana nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Joshua come from?
Joshua is a Hebrew name given to Boys as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Joshua?
The name Joshua is of Hebrew origin and is used within Christianity communities.
What does Joshua mean?
Name Joshua means Joshua means God is Salvation as per The ParentZ
What does the name Joshua mean?
Joshua is of Hebrew origin and means Joshua means God is Salvation as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Joshua?
Joshua means Joshua means God is Salvation and is a Hebrew name given to Boys as per The ParentZ
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What is the length of Joshua name?
The name Joshua consists of 6 alphabets.
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Happy Birthday, Joshua! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
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