Name: Joshua
The ethnic origin: Hebrew
What does it mean: "Lord is salvation"
Variants and diminutives: Josh, Joshuah, Josua, Josue, and Jozua.
About: From the Hebrew name Yehoshua which meant "YAHWEH is salvation". Joshua was one of the twelve spies sent into Canaan by Moses in the Old Testament. After Moses died Joshua succeeded him as leader of the Israelites. The name Jesus was a variant of the name Joshua.

Name of Joshua gives the ability to be creative along practical lines of endeavour. Ideas can be very original and inventive. People with this name enjoy being with people in a social environment. Personal appearance is important to them. Their pleasant manner attracts people to them with their problems and they are capable of offering practical advice, though they would probably not follow such advice themself. This name causes to be somewhat too concerned with the personalities, problems, and activities of other people. They seem positive and decisive and can be outspoken in the expression of their opinions, but they lack the self-confidence needed to follow through with their ideas and plans. Procrastination is their downfall. They frequently choose the path of least resistance to avoid their responsibilities. It is not easy for them to overcome obstacles or face issues. This name does them an injustice in that it restricts success in business and personal pursuits through a lack of ambition. There is a weakness in the fluid functions and in the region of the head resulting in sinus problems, headaches, eye, ear, or throat conditions and related ailments. Hair loss could also be a problem.