Josias
Meaning of Josias
Josias is a distinguished male name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Jehovah heals." Pronounced joh-SY-uhs (/dʒoʊˈsaɪəs/), it shares a close connection with the more commonly known variation, Josiah. The name has biblical roots, often associated with the righteous King Josiah of Judah who enacted significant religious reforms. Over recent decades, Josias has seen a steady but modest presence in the United States, with its popularity peaking in 2020 when it ranked 1030th among newborn boys. Despite its relatively rare usage, Josias carries a timeless and spiritual resonance that appeals to parents seeking a meaningful and unique name for their child.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as joh-SY-uhs (/dʒə(ʊ)ˈzaɪəs/)
American English
- Pronunced as joh-SY-uhs (/dʒoʊˈsaɪəs/)
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Notable People Named Josias
| Lieutenant-General Josias Fendall, Esq., was the 4th Proprietary Governor of Maryland and the progenitor of the Fendall family in America, having been born in England and later coming to the Province of Maryland. |
| Josias Leslie Porter was an Irish Presbyterian minister, missionary, and academic administrator, known for his role as Moderator of the Irish General Assembly in 1875. |
| Admiral Sir Josias Rowley, 1st Baronet, also known as "The Sweeper of the Seas," was a distinguished Anglo-Irish naval officer who led the successful campaign to capture the French Indian Ocean islands of Réunion and Mauritius in 1810. |
| Josias Philip Hoffman was a South African Boer statesman who served as the first State President of the Orange Free State from 1854 to 1855. |
| Josias Du Pre (1721–1780) was a London merchant, director of the East India Company, and Governor of Madras. |
