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🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Josia

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Yo-zee-ah

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Josiah/dʒoʊˈzaɪ.ə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Josia wird oft für seine Hingabe an den Glauben erwähnt."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A male given name of Hebrew origin, often associated with biblical figures.

    "Josiah was known for his reforms and dedication to the worship of Yahweh."
  2. 2

    A historical figure, specifically a king of Judah noted for his religious reforms.

    "King Josiah's reign is often highlighted for its emphasis on the restoration of the temple and the observance of the law."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name Josiah is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ (Yoshiyahu), meaning 'Yahweh has healed'. It became popular in English-speaking countries through biblical references, particularly as the name of a king of Judah in the Old Testament.

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