Josiah

Masculine

Meaning

God supports or God heals.

Etymology

Josiah comes from the Hebrew 'Yoshiyahu,' combining 'Yah' (God) and 'shaya' (to support or save). The name is biblical, borne by a righteous king of Judah in the Old Testament.

About the Name Josiah

Josiah is a biblical name with strong historical and religious significance that has experienced renewed popularity in recent decades. Its combination of biblical authority and approachable sound makes it appealing to modern parents.

Notable Bearers

Josiah Wedgwood (potter and industrialist) Josiah Bartlet (fictional character from 'The West Wing')

Historical People Named Josiah

Josiah Abbott

Honorable

Josiah Bailey

Senator

Josiah Bushnell Grinnell

Hon.

Josiah Marvel

Josiah McLean

Admiral, Judge Advocate General

Josiah Oliver Wolcott

U.S.S., DE, 1917-1921

Josiah Thomas Walls

Hon.

Josiah Wolcott

U.S.S., DE, 1917-1921