Oshea: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ohsh-eh-ah
Origin: Israel
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: A variant of the biblical name Hoshe

The name Oshea is of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Hoshe’a, meaning ‘salvation. ’ It has significant historical and biblical associations, particularly with Hosea, the prophet in Israel during the 8th century BCE. The name has been used in various forms, including Hosee, and Osee. Despite its rich history, the Oshea variant is less commonly referenced. The name has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, particularly in the context of biblical names.

Oshea Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Oshea is currently #6541 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Oshea is currently #2823 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Oshea is currently #3182 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Oshea is currently #1400 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names

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