Josh
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Origin and meaning
Name: Josh (josh)
Gender: Male
Popularity in 2024: #841
Origin: English
Meaning: Short Form Of Joshua
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: the Lord is my salvation
Origin and Meaning: The name Josh is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Yehoshua, which means "the Lord is salvation".
Etymology: The name Yehoshua is a compound of two Hebrew words, "Yeho" meaning "God" and "shua" meaning "salvation". The name was anglicized as Joshua and eventually evolved into the modern name Josh.
Derived: The name Josh is derived from the name Yehoshua, which is also the origin of the name Joshua. History of the name: The name Josh became popular in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s. It is often used as a nickname for Joshua or as a stand-alone name.
Style of the Name: Josh is a simple, straightforward name that is easy to pronounce and spell. It has a friendly and approachable sound that makes it popular as a first name or nickname.
Symbolism of the Name: The name Josh has no specific symbolic meaning, but it is derived from a name that means "the Lord is salvation". This could be interpreted as a symbol of hope and redemption.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /d͡ʒˈɑːʃ/
Syllables: josh
Josh's luck prospects
| Destiny | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Friendship | Good | ★★★★ |
| Love | Average | ★★★ |
| Family | Average | ★★★ |
| Money | Good | ★★★★ |
| Health | Average | ★★★ |
Personality traits of name Josh
- Amorous
- сooperative
- Stress-resistant
- Trouble-free
- Encouraging
- Cynical
- Unprincipled
Astrology of name Josh
Zodiac sign: Cancer
Element: Water
Ruling planet: Moon
Lucky metal: Titanium
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| Lucky colors: | Scarlet Rose Tan |
Totem pet: Salamander
Totem animal: Jaguar
Totem plant: Begonia
Totem tree: Sycamore
Lucky weekday: Monday
Favorable month: August
Lucky numbers: 1, 8, 16
Lucky days of the month: 13, 22, 30
Unlucky number: 40
Hobbies: soccer, card making, baking
Careers: Recruitment, Transport, Manufacturing
Health issues: Blood circulation and Eye Sight Problems
Letters count: 4
Numerology of name Josh
Name popularity
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 177 | 31 |
| 1881 | 169 | 22 |
| 1883 | 176 | 27 |
| 1884 | 189 | 27 |
| 1885 | 193 | 23 |
| 1886 | 187 | 29 |
| 1888 | 202 | 24 |
| 1889 | 185 | 22 |
| 1890 | 192 | 24 |
| 1892 | 208 | 22 |
| 1895 | 201 | 27 |
| 1896 | 211 | 23 |
| 1897 | 202 | 21 |
| 1898 | 213 | 22 |
| 1900 | 233 | 25 |
| 1903 | 213 | 21 |
| 1908 | 241 | 26 |
| 1909 | 252 | 21 |
| 1910 | 262 | 23 |
| 1911 | 271 | 30 |
| 1912 | 357 | 39 |
| 1913 | 376 | 37 |
| 1914 | 423 | 39 |
| 1915 | 467 | 40 |
| 1916 | 452 | 55 |
| 1917 | 480 | 42 |
| 1918 | 487 | 49 |
| 1919 | 498 | 41 |
| 1920 | 494 | 45 |
| 1921 | 520 | 36 |
| 1922 | 502 | 50 |
| 1923 | 505 | 49 |
| 1924 | 517 | 47 |
| 1925 | 504 | 45 |
| 1926 | 499 | 46 |
| 1927 | 504 | 41 |
| 1928 | 504 | 44 |
| 1929 | 506 | 36 |
| 1930 | 504 | 28 |
| 1931 | 495 | 30 |
| 1932 | 491 | 40 |
| 1933 | 492 | 30 |
| 1934 | 491 | 39 |
| 1935 | 492 | 34 |
| 1936 | 485 | 44 |
| 1937 | 482 | 38 |
| 1938 | 497 | 33 |
| 1939 | 493 | 32 |
| 1940 | 504 | 31 |
| 1941 | 504 | 31 |
| 1942 | 528 | 31 |
| 1943 | 548 | 25 |
| 1944 | 523 | 35 |
| 1945 | 513 | 34 |
| 1946 | 546 | 43 |
| 1947 | 562 | 40 |
| 1948 | 560 | 45 |
| 1949 | 553 | 46 |
| 1950 | 567 | 40 |
| 1951 | 571 | 41 |
| 1952 | 555 | 55 |
| 1953 | 565 | 58 |
| 1954 | 576 | 51 |
| 1955 | 594 | 50 |
| 1956 | 594 | 54 |
| 1957 | 611 | 52 |
| 1958 | 583 | 69 |
| 1959 | 535 | 127 |
| 1960 | 548 | 129 |
| 1961 | 532 | 132 |
| 1962 | 566 | 102 |
| 1963 | 545 | 115 |
| 1964 | 572 | 95 |
| 1965 | 552 | 105 |
| 1966 | 539 | 102 |
| 1967 | 544 | 105 |
| 1968 | 524 | 135 |
| 1969 | 484 | 193 |
| 1970 | 444 | 248 |
| 1971 | 401 | 325 |
| 1972 | 392 | 356 |
| 1973 | 358 | 401 |
| 1974 | 324 | 496 |
| 1975 | 345 | 456 |
| 1976 | 360 | 386 |
| 1977 | 366 | 383 |
| 1978 | 349 | 430 |
| 1979 | 318 | 531 |
| 1980 | 344 | 460 |
| 1981 | 396 | 350 |
| 1982 | 440 | 298 |
| 1983 | 436 | 300 |
| 1984 | 464 | 260 |
| 1985 | 475 | 248 |
| 1986 | 497 | 220 |
| 1987 | 501 | 233 |
| 1988 | 506 | 240 |
| 1989 | 550 | 214 |
| 1990 | 577 | 212 |
| 1991 | 586 | 181 |
| 1992 | 605 | 182 |
| 1993 | 590 | 184 |
| 1994 | 608 | 169 |
| 1995 | 620 | 183 |
| 1996 | 615 | 166 |
| 1997 | 603 | 189 |
| 1998 | 634 | 166 |
| 1999 | 620 | 194 |
| 2000 | 619 | 195 |
| 2001 | 589 | 246 |
| 2002 | 557 | 274 |
| 2003 | 567 | 273 |
| 2004 | 564 | 308 |
| 2005 | 616 | 266 |
| 2006 | 594 | 302 |
| 2007 | 602 | 316 |
| 2008 | 651 | 269 |
| 2009 | 697 | 205 |
| 2010 | 712 | 178 |
| 2011 | 705 | 178 |
| 2012 | 733 | 167 |
| 2013 | 738 | 151 |
| 2014 | 755 | 165 |
| 2015 | 785 | 122 |
| 2016 | 818 | 108 |
| 2017 | 781 | 128 |
| 2018 | 803 | 113 |
| 2019 | 814 | 103 |
| 2020 | 835 | 93 |
| 2021 | 841 | 98 |
Name Josh in sign language
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