What origin is the name Josué?

Josué comes from Portuguese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Josué?

Names from the same portuguese tradition pair naturally with Josué — for example Thays, Luzia, Evora. You can browse more on our portuguese names page.

Josué

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Josué

Josué

Boy

Portuguese

2 syllables

Josué is a Portuguese boy's name meaning "Derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning God is salvation.".

Parents who choose Josué pick a boy name from the Portuguese tradition, meaning "Derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning God is salvation.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Portuguese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning God is salvation.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Josué

What does Josué mean?

Josué is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning God is salvation.".

How popular is Josué?

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Sister names that go with Josué

Thays Luzia Evora Girlene Kamilly Julieth

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Josué.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Josué

Josué means "Derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning God is salvation." — these names share that spirit.

Joshua — "Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'God is salvation'. In the Bible, Joshua leads the Israelites after Moses." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Ethan — "Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)