Josh
Meaning of Josh
Originating from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning "Yahweh is salvation," Josh is a popular name for baby boys. It has a strong biblical association, as it is the abbreviated form of Joshua, one of the prominent figures in the Old Testament who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. The name Josh has gained significant popularity in recent decades and has remained consistently favored among parents in both American and British English-speaking countries. In terms of pronunciation, it is pronounced as "josh" (/dʒɔʃ/) in both American English and British English. Its variations include the full name Joshua, which provides a longer and more formal option for parents to consider.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as josh (/dʒɔʃ/)
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Notable People Named Josh
| Josh Hawley - Joshua David Hawley is a prominent American politician and lawyer who currently serves as the senior United States senator from Missouri. |
| Josh Allen - Joshua Patrick Allen is a prominent American football quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, known for his college football success at Wyoming and being drafted seventh overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. |
| Josh Homme - Joshua Michael Homme is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the founder of Queens of the Stone Age and a member of Eagles of Death Metal. |
| Josh Hutcherson - Joshua Ryan Hutcherson is an American actor known for his roles in films such as Little Manhattan, Zathura: A Space Adventure, and The Kids Are All Right. |
| Josh Groban - Joshua Winslow Groban is a multi-platinum American singer, songwriter, and actor with over 25 million records sold worldwide. |
| Josh Donaldson - Joshua Adam Donaldson is a renowned American professional baseball third baseman who has played for several Major League Baseball teams and is currently a free agent. |
| Josh Douglas Harrellson is a former American professional basketball player known for his time with the Kentucky Wildcats and various teams in the NBA and international leagues. |
| Josh James Brolin is an American actor known for his roles in The Goonies, No Country for Old Men, and Milk. |
| Josh Duhamel - Joshua David Duhamel is an American actor known for his roles in All My Children and Las Vegas. |
| Josh Hartnett - Joshua Daniel Hartnett is an American actor and producer known for his roles in various films and television series. |
| Josh Peck - Joshua Michael Peck is an American actor and comedian known for his roles in The Amanda Show and the Nickelodeon series Drake & Josh. |
| Josh Kline is a former American football offensive guard who played college football for Kent State. |
| Josh Gondelman - Joshua Lyons Gondelman is a multi-talented American author, comedy writer, producer, and stand-up comedian, known for his work on Desus & Mero and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, as well as for co-creating the popular parody Twitter account @SeinfeldToday. |
| Josh Sargent - Joshua Thomas Sargent is a professional soccer player for Norwich City and the United States national team, known for his achievement as the youngest U.S. player to score at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. |
| Josh Turner - Joshua Otis Turner is a prominent American country and gospel singer and songwriter known for hits like "Long Black Train" and "Why Don't We Just Dance". |
