Joscha
German
editEtymology 1
editGermanized spelling of Hungarian Józsa, itself an affectionate form of József.
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editJoscha m (proper noun, strong, genitive Joschas, plural Joschas)
- a male given name from Hungarian, equivalent to English Joseph
Declension
editDeclension of Joscha [masculine, strong]
Etymology 2
editFrom Biblical Hebrew יֹושָׁ֖ה (yōšāh, “Yahweh is a gift”). Mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:34 (Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia).
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editJoscha m (proper noun, strong, genitive Joschas, plural Joschas)
- a male given name from Biblical Hebrew, equivalent to English Joshah
Declension
editDeclension of Joscha [masculine, strong]
References
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- German male given names from Hungarian
- German terms derived from Biblical Hebrew
- German male given names from Biblical Hebrew