Yehoshua
Meaning of Yehoshua
Yehoshua is a distinguished male name of Hebrew origin, pronounced yeh-ho-SHOO-ah. This name carries deep historical and religious significance, as it is the original Hebrew form of the name Joshua, which means "God is salvation." Yehoshua has strong biblical associations, being the name of Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. Variations of this name include Joshua and Yeshua, with Joshua being widely recognized in English-speaking countries. Although not extremely common in the United States, Yehoshua has maintained a steady presence over the years. In 2023, it ranked 2038 with 73 occurrences among newborns. Its consistent usage reflects its enduring appeal and profound cultural roots.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as yeh-ho-SHOO-ah (/jɛ.ho.ʃu.ɑ/)
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Notable People Named Yehoshua
| Yehoshua Sobol, also known as Joshua Sobol, is a prominent Israeli playwright, writer, and theatre director. |
| Yehoshua Mondshine was an Israeli rabbi, scholar, and historian associated with the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement, known for his work as a librarian and bibliographer at the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem. |
| Yehoshua Hanagid, also known as Jehoshua Hannagid, was a prominent rabbinic scholar and judge who served as the Nagid in Cairo, Egypt, and was a fifth-generation descendant of the great Spanish Rabbi and philosopher, Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon. |
| Yehoshua Rokeach of Machnovka - Grand Rabbi Yehoshua Rokeach is the current Machnovka Rebbe of Bnei Brak and a great-nephew of Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshl of Machnovka. |
| Yehoshua Hutner was a prominent figure in Jewish scholarship, known for his directorship of the Talmudic Encyclopedia project and his involvement in studying manuscripts of the Mishnah and Gemara. |
| Yehoshua Stampfer was a founding member of Petah Tikva in Israel and served on its first municipal council. |
