Josh
Short form of Joshua, from Hebrew Yehoshua meaning "God is salvation".
Meaning and origin
Josh is a casual English diminutive of Joshua, the biblical name borne by the ancient Israelite leader who succeeded Moses.
How to pronounce Josh
| English (US) | JOSH |
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