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Giosuè
The Lord is salvation
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
it
Origin and meaning of Giosuè
Giosuè is the Italian form of the Hebrew Yehoshua, 'the Lord is salvation', the same root that gives the name Jesus. In the Bible it is the leader who guided the people of Israel into the Promised Land. The name is ennobled by the poet Giosuè Carducci, the first Italian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Common mainly in Italy, it has international forms such as Joshua and Josué.
Variants around the world
How Giosuè sounds in other languages.
JoshuaJosué
Famous people
- Giosuè Carducci— poet
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Giosuè mean?
The name Giosuè means The Lord is salvation.
What is the origin of the name Giosuè?
Origin of Giosuè: Hebrew.
What are the international variants of the name Giosuè?
International variants of Giosuè: Joshua and Josué.