The nameJosué
Josué is the French form of Joshua, a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God saves". It is the name of Moses' successor.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Josué comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, "God saves", the same name as Jesus.
Origin
Hebrew. In the Bible, Joshua leads the Israelites into the Promised Land and takes Jericho.
History
Josué has been given in France throughout the 20th century, more often in the 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity of the name Josué
Josué in France
Josué was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,010 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Josué. Its rise began around 1959, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Josué in France were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 47 births a year on average, against 72 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josué mean?
Josué comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, "God saves", the same name as Jesus.
What is the origin of the name Josué?
Hebrew. In the Bible, Joshua leads the Israelites into the Promised Land and takes Jericho.
Is Josué a girl's or a boy's name?
Josué is a boy's name.