Joshua
From the Hebrew Yehoshua, joining Yeho, a short form of the God-name Yahweh, with yasha, "to save": read as "the Lord saves".
Meaning and origin
Joshua stands beside Moses throughout the Exodus story, climbing Sinai with him and later leading the scouting mission into Canaan.
How to pronounce Joshua
| English (US) | JOSH-oo-uh /ˈdʒɑːʃuə/ |
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