Where does “Joshua” come from?
Joshua is the English form of Hebrew יְהוֹשֻׁעַ, a name of uncertain ultimate origin and meaning.
Joshua (English): A Joshua tree
Definitions
- A Joshua tree
Ancestry of “Joshua”, step by step
Joshua traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Hebrew יְהוֹשֻׁעַ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hebrew | יְהוֹשֻׁעַ | Joshua |
via Biblical Hebrew יְהוֹשֻׁעַ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biblical Hebrew | יְהוֹשֻׁעַ | Joshua |