The story behind Joscha
Germanized spelling of Hungarian Józsa, itself an affectionate form of József.
Other language forms and explanations (1)
German entry
From Biblical Hebrew יֹושָׁ֖ה (yōšāh, “Yahweh is a gift”). Mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:34 (Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia).
Pronunciation
German: [ˈjɔʃa]
Regional pronunciation variants
- German: [ˈjoːʃa]
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Esdra
From Latin Esdras, ultimately from Biblical Hebrew עזרא.
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Middle Names for Joscha
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Sibling Names for Joscha
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Aamos
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