Josiah

Josiah is a masculine name of Hebrew origin. It means ‘Jehovah has healed’ or ‘God supports’.

Josiah Meaning

Jehovah has healed, God supports

Historical Significance

Josiah was the name of a righteous king of Judah in the Old Testament, known for his religious reforms.

Fun Fact

The name Josiah has been steadily rising in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.

Literature Reference

Josiah Bartlet is a central character in the TV series ‘The West Wing’, serving as the President of the United States.

Music Reference

While not directly about the name, ‘Josie’ by Blink-182 shares similar sounds and might be associated with Josiah.

Famous Namesakes

  • Josiah Wedgwood: Potter, Entrepreneur, known for Founder of the Wedgwood company
  • Josiah Willard Gibbs: Scientist, known for Fundamental contributions to thermodynamics and vector analysis

Similar Names

Joshua, Isaiah, Joseph, Jonah, Elijah

Josiah Nicknames

Joe, Joey, Jo, Joss

Joshua, Joziah

Sibling Names

Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Malachi, Hannah, Abigail, Miriam, Deborah, Esther, Rachel, Leah