Josiah
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Josiah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has healed".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Hebrew
Popularity
13 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
6 letters
Meaning
God has healed
Etymology
Josiah is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew Yoshi-yahu (Hebrew: יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ, Modern: Yošiyyáhu, Tiberian: Yôšiyyāhû, "Yahweh has healed".
Famous People Named Josiah
- Josiah Willard Gibbs — American scientist (1839–1903)
- Josiah Bartlett — American physician and judge, signatory of the Declaration of Independence (1729–1795)
- Josiah Conder — British architect (1852-1920)
- Josiah Whitney — American geologist (1819–1896)
- Josiah Henson — author, abolitionist, and minister; born into slavery, in Port Tobacco, Charles Co., Maryland, he escaped to Upper Canada (now Ontario) in 1830
Frequently Asked Questions About Josiah
What does the name Josiah mean?
Josiah means "God has healed", and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of the name Josiah?
Josiah originates from Hebrew.
Is Josiah a boy or girl name?
Josiah is typically used as a boy name.
Are there famous people named Josiah?
Yes — notable people named Josiah include Josiah Willard Gibbs (American scientist, 1839–1903), Josiah Bartlett (American physician and judge, 1729–1795), Josiah Conder (British architect, 1852-1920), Josiah Whitney (American geologist, 1819–1896) and Josiah Henson (author).
Last updated: June 2026