Jošua
Jošua is an Old Testament name associated primarily with Moses's successor and the leader of the Israelites. In Slovak, it feels biblical, unusual, yet comprehensible thanks to its regular pronunciation. It is related to the Slovak name Jozue, but represents a distinct phonetic variant.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA biblical name expressing the belief that God saves and brings salvation.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Slovenská podoba hebrejského teoforického mena Jehošua (Jehóšua), zloženého z prvku odkazujúceho na Jahveho a zo slovesného koreňa j-š-ʿ „zachrániť“; znamená „Jahve zachraňuje“ alebo „Jahve je spása“.
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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index
Ako ľahko sa meno Jošua vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete
JOSUA
Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňovš (1)
Regionálna stredoeurópska forma14 cudzích podôb
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsGrammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Jošua
16People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Test how Jošua sounds with your surname
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Jošua Smith
3 + 1 = 4 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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