Josiah: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“healed by Jehovah; whom Jehovah heals”

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جوسایا

יאשיהו

Josiah (جوسایا, Hebrew יאשיהו) is a Christian boy’s name that means “healed by Jehovah; whom Jehovah heals”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Josiah.

Josiah at a glance

Meaning: healed by Jehovah; whom Jehovah heals
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Faith: Christian
Say it: joh-sy-uh
Syllables: 3
Letters: 6
First letter: J · ج

Meaning of Josiah

In English: healed by Jehovah; whom Jehovah heals
اردو میں معنی: جسے خداوند شفا دے

Origin and history of Josiah

From Hebrew Yoshiyahu, meaning 'healed by Jehovah'. Urdu Bible form یوسیاہ.

Base wordHebrew Yoshiyahu

How to say and write Josiah

Say it: joh-sy-uh3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Josiah
Urdu: جوسایا
Original script: יאשיהו
Known bearer: Josiah, reforming king of Judah
Themes: Faith

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Questions about the name Josiah

What does the name Josiah mean?

Josiah means “healed by Jehovah; whom Jehovah heals”. In Urdu: جسے خداوند شفا دے. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Josiah a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Josiah is a boy’s name.

Is Josiah a Christian name?

Yes. Josiah is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Yoshiyahu, meaning 'healed by Jehovah'. Urdu Bible form یوسیاہ.

How do you pronounce Josiah?

Say it “joh-sy-uh”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Josiah in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Josiah is written جوسایا. In its original script: יאשיהו.

Who is a famous person named Josiah?

Josiah, reforming king of Judah

Is the meaning of Josiah verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.