Josue
Meaning of Josue
The name Josue is a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is salvation." It is the Spanish form of Joshua, which has deep biblical roots, being the name of Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. Pronounced as hoh-SWAY (/hoˈswej/) in Spanish, Josue carries a strong religious and historical significance. Over the years, it has gained popularity in various cultures, especially within Hispanic communities. In the United States, Josue has seen fluctuating popularity since it first appeared in naming records in 1924. Its highest rank was achieved in 2008 when it reached 183rd place with 2,168 occurrences. Despite slight variations over recent years, Josue remains a beloved choice for parents seeking a name that combines cultural heritage with profound meaning.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as hoh-SWAY (/hoˈswej/)
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Notable People Named Josue
| Josue Marquez Acevedo, a Puerto Rican boxer, challenged for a world title and was known for giving top boxers trouble despite not having significant punching power. |
| Angel Josue España is an American soccer player known for his skills as a midfielder. |
| Josue Varela is an American soccer player. |
| Josue Souza Santos, also known as Josue, is a Brazilian striker who has been playing for A.D. San Carlos since June 2012. |
| Josué Guébo is an Ivorian academic and prominent figure in African contemporary poetry, known for his work as a short story writer, playwright, essayist, and author of children's literature. |
| Josué de Castro, also known as Josué Apolônio de Castro, was a Brazilian physician, nutritionist, geographer, writer, public administrator, and activist against world hunger. |
| Josué Bengtson is a Brazilian politician and pastor known for representing Pará as a state representative and leading the Brazilian division of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. |
| Josué Kossingou Balamandji is a Central African footballer currently playing for Mulhouse as a striker or winger. |
| Josué Daniel Ayala is an Argentine football goalkeeper currently playing for Sarmiento. |
| Josué Souza dos Santos, also known as Josué, is a Brazilian professional footballer and defensive midfielder for Grêmio. |
| Josué González Cortes is a Costa Rican cyclist who was suspended from the sport after testing positive for ostarine at the 2015 Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica. |
| Josué Cajuste is a Paralympic athlete from Haiti who discovered shot-put and javelin during a tour of the US and competed for Haiti at the 2012 Summer Paralympics despite training challenges after the earthquake in Haiti. |
| Josué Méndez is a Peruvian film director known for his works including Dias de Santiago and Dioses, with Dias de Santiago being Peru's official nomination for the 2006 Academy Awards. |
| Josué Domínguez Ramos is a Dominican Republic swimmer who participated in the 2020 Summer Olympics. |
| Josué Galindo - Josué Isaac Cárcamo Galindo is a Honduran professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Victoria. |
