Josue

Q: What is the origin of Josue?

Josue is of Hebrew origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Josue?

According to the latest SSA data, Josue is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Josue a girl name?

Josue is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Yahweh Is Salvation"

Spanish form of Joshua, a Hebrew biblical name expressing divine salvation, common across Spanish-speaking communities.

Themes:salvationhebrewbiblicalspanish

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Josue

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Josue did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Josue Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Josue.

8 ideas

josy

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josu

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jie

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osue

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suey

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Baby Name Lists That Include Josue

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Josue mean?

Josue means "Yahweh Is Salvation". Spanish form of Joshua, a Hebrew biblical name expressing divine salvation, common across Spanish-speaking communities.

What is the origin of Josue?

Josue is of Hebrew origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Josue?

According to the latest SSA data, Josue is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Josue a girl name?

Josue is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Josue?

Popular nicknames for Josue include josy, josu, jie, jy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Josue?

There are many names similar to Josue in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Spanish

Syllables1

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withJ

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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