Given name
Joshy
“God . is salvation”·“God is salvation”
In English use, Joshy is a diminutive of Joshua. Interpretations include “God . is salvation” (Hebrew) and “God is salvation” (Hebrew). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Meaning & origin
What it means
In English use, Joshy is a diminutive of Joshua. Interpretations include “God . is salvation” (Hebrew) and “God is salvation” (Hebrew). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
In English use, Joshy is a diminutive of Joshua. An origin associated with Joshua is Hebrew.
Explained through its name family
How it developed
In English usage, Joshy is a diminutive of Joshua.
The story
In English use, Joshy is a diminutive of Joshua. The history of Joshua gives this family its wider story. In biblical tradition, Joshua is the name of the Israelite leader.
Explained through its name family
Joshy’s family of names
In English usage, Joshy is a diminutive of Joshua.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 2
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
People named Joshy
Listed by how widely each person is written about, which says nothing about the name itself.
Similar names
If you love Joshy, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Joscha
“Yahweh is a gift”
>99% boys
Jósyp
“to add”
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Joshyam
“God . is salvation” · “God is salvation”
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Jobsun
“persecuted” · “one who is persecuted; afflicted”
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Johnno
“God is gracious”
>99% boys
Jobig
“persecuted” · “one who is persecuted; afflicted”
>99% boys
Jòvan
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Jaddai
“... unclear but perhaps beloved or praised”
>99% boys