Josiah
Josiah is a Christian boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God supports, God heals”.
| Meaning | God supports, God heals |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ |
| Pronunciation | joh-SY-uh |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Josiah
Josiah comes from the Hebrew Yoshiyahu, whose first element is debated; it is usually explained as 'God supports' or 'God heals', with the ending a form of the divine name. Josiah was a king of Judah who came to the throne as a boy and is remembered for religious reforms after a book of the law was found in the Temple, as told in 2 Kings. The name was a Puritan favourite and returned to fashion in the United States in the 2000s.
Is Josiah a Christian name?
Josiah is a biblical name, borne by a reforming king of Judah praised in the books of Kings and Chronicles, and it is used mainly in Christian families today.
How popular is Josiah?
Popular in the United States today and used, less often, elsewhere in the English-speaking world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josiah mean?
Josiah means 'God supports, God heals'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Josiah a Christian name?
Josiah is a biblical name, borne by a reforming king of Judah praised in the books of Kings and Chronicles, and it is used mainly in Christian families today.
How do you pronounce Josiah?
Josiah is pronounced joh-SY-uh.
Is Josiah a boy or girl name?
Josiah is usually a boy name.