Hebrew · Boy name
Josiah
“Yahweh supports or Yahweh heals”
About the name Josiah
Josiah is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yoshiyahu, which means ‘Yahweh supports’ or ‘Yahweh heals’. The name is most notably borne by a biblical king of Judah, who is remembered for instituting significant religious reforms and restoring the worship of Yahweh according to the Hebrew Bible. Josiah has been used in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation, reflecting its biblical roots and enduring religious significance.
- Meaning
- Yahweh supports or Yahweh heals
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- joh-SIGH-uh(3 syl.)
Middle names for Josiah
- Josiah Michael
- Josiah David
- Josiah James
- Josiah Joseph
- Josiah Alexander
- Josiah Thomas
Questions about Josiah
- What does Josiah mean?
- Josiah is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh supports or Yahweh heals".
- How do you pronounce Josiah?
- Josiah is pronounced joh-SIGH-uh, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Josiah?
- Variants of Josiah include Josias.
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