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Updated June 2026
A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is salvation'. The name has biblical significance as a successor to Moses and has remained popular across various cultures.
“Joshua graduated with honours and accepted a position at a prestigious firm.”
/ˈd͡ʒɒʃ(j)uːə/
josh·u·a
Proper name with vowels O and U; J at start with distinctive -SHUA ending.
Worth 16 points; the J and H provide good scoring potential.
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