Giosue

Giosue is a masculine Italian name derived from the Hebrew name Joshua, meaning 'God is salvation' or 'Jehovah saves.' Pronounced joh-ZOO-eh, this name carries biblical significance as Joshua was Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. The name has particular cultural resonance in Italy, where poet Giosuè Carducci (1835-1907), who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1906, brought distinction to the name. While uncommon outside of Italian communities, Giosue offers a melodic alternative to more familiar Joshua variants. The name combines religious heritage with distinctive Italian phonetics, appealing to parents seeking names with both cultural depth and a flowing, romantic quality that's characteristic of Italian naming traditions.

Pronounced jo-ZOO-eh.

As of October 2026, Giosue ranked #11334 in US births in 2022 SSA.