Yehoshua Name Meaning

The name Yehoshua is a Hebrew name derived from the Hebrew name "Yehoshu'a" (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ), meaning "God is salvation" or "Yahweh is salvation." It is a combination of the Hebrew words "Yah" (shortened form of Yahweh, referring to God) and "yasha" (meaning "to save" or "salvation").

Yehoshua has its origins in ancient biblical times. In the Old Testament, Yehoshua was the name of Moses' successor, who led the Israelites into the Promised Land and is commonly known as Joshua in English translations.