Josue
Josue is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Spanish origin, meaning “The Lord is salvation”.
| Meaning | The Lord is salvation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | hoh-SWEH |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Puerto Rico |
Meaning and origin of Josue
Josué is the Spanish and French form of Joshua, from the Hebrew Yehoshua, 'Yahweh is salvation'. In the Bible Joshua is Moses' assistant, who leads the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses' death; the Book of Joshua tells of the fall of Jericho. The same Hebrew name, in shortened form, is the origin of the name Jesus. In Spanish it is stressed on the final syllable.
Is Josue a Christian name?
Josué is a biblical name honouring Joshua, successor of Moses. It is popular among Christian families in Latin America, including many evangelical churches.
How popular is Josue?
A well-used name in Central America, Mexico and Hispanic communities in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josue mean?
Josue means 'The Lord is salvation'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish origin.
Is Josue a Christian name?
Josué is a biblical name honouring Joshua, successor of Moses. It is popular among Christian families in Latin America, including many evangelical churches.
How do you pronounce Josue?
Josue is pronounced hoh-SWEH.
Is Josue a boy or girl name?
Josue is usually a boy name.