Joshua at a glance
- Meaning
- The Lord is salvation
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- JO-shua
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Joshuah, Joshu, Joshooah, Joshooia, Joshuie, Joshuiyah
Lucky details for Joshua
- Number
- 6
- Color
- Soft Pink
- Stone
- Diamond
- Flower
- Rose
- Day
- Friday
- Planet
- Venus
- Zodiac
- Libra
- Metal
- Copper
Joshua is a Hebrew name meaning “the lord is salvation”. Parents choose Joshua for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with warm, affectionate, family-first. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Joshua reduce to 6, a number linked with Venus and with people who are nurturing, artistic, creates harmony wherever they go.
Numerology
Chaldean value 6 — Warm, affectionate, family-first.
Personality
Warm, affectionate, family-first
Positive Traits
Nurturing, artistic, creates harmony wherever they go
Negative Traits
Can over-give and forget their own needs
Career Suggestions
Medicine, design, music, education, hospitality
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FAQs about the name Joshua
What does the name Joshua mean?
Joshua means “the lord is salvation” and comes from a Hebrew root.
Is Joshua a boy or girl name?
Joshua is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Joshua?
Joshua is pronounced JO-shua (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Joshua?
The lucky number for Joshua is 6, ruled by Venus.
What are good nicknames for Joshua?
Popular short forms include Josh, Josi, Josy, Joy.
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