Joshwa

Hebrew

"the Lord is my salvation"

Joshwa Origin and Meaning

The name Joshwa is a boy's name.

Joshwa is a masculine name that serves as a phonetic variant spelling of Joshua, which derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' This alternative spelling preserves the traditional pronunciation while offering a distinctive written form. While the standard Joshua has been consistently popular across many English-speaking countries, the Joshwa variant remains relatively uncommon. This spelling variation emerged more recently, likely in the late 20th century as parents sought more distinctive versions of familiar names. Joshwa offers families the familiar sound and biblical heritage of Joshua while standing out on paper. The name maintains the friendly, approachable quality of Joshua but with an individualized touch in its orthography.