Yahshua: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: y-ahhsh-oo-ah
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Yahweh saves

Yahshua is a proposed transliteration of the Hebrew name Yehoshua, Yeshua suggests a connection to the divine name Yahweh, as it is derived from Hebrew name for Jesus, which means 'Yahweh saves. 'However, this spelling is not attested in any ancient Hebrew or Aramaic sources. The name Yahshua is largely used by religious groups advocating for the preservation of Hebrew sacred names. Despite its theological appeal, it lacks historical and linguistic evidence.

Yahshua Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Yahshua is currently #12687 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Yahshua is currently #5489 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Yahshua is currently #6397 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Yahshua is currently #2770 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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