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Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Josiah Meaning in the Bible
Josiah
boy
Josiah means "The Lord supports; Healed by God", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Josiah appears in the King James Bible, and 2 Kings 22:2 is the passage most often tied to it. Josiah proves that age is no barrier to spiritual leadership — that one young person's passion can spark national revival.
Is Josiah in the Bible?
Yes — Josiah appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/jo-SY-ah/
OriginHebrew
MeaningThe Lord supports; Healed by God
What does Josiah mean?
Josiah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "The Lord supports; Healed by God". Josiah became king of Judah at age eight and grew to be one of the greatest reformers in Israel's history.
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What does Josiah mean in the Bible?
Josiah means "The Lord supports; Healed by God" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Josiah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Josiah is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with 2 Kings 22:2. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Josiah?
Josiah has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Josiah?
Josiah is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Josiah?
Josiah proves that age is no barrier to spiritual leadership — that one young person's passion can spark national revival.
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What names are related to Josiah?
Names like Josiah
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "The Lord supports; Healed by God" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Abraham
"Father of many nations"
boy
Eli
"Ascended; My God; Most High"
boy
Jacob
"Supplanter; He who grasps the heel"
boy
Miriam
"Beloved; Bitter; Rebellious (Moses' sister)"
girl
Naomi
"Pleasant; My delight"
girl
Aaron
"Exalted; Mountain of strength"
boy
Abigail
"Father's joy; Source of joy"
girl
Aram
"Exalted; Highland"
boy
Names that pair well with Josiah
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
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Josiah name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Josiah appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Josiah means "The Lord supports; Healed by God." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Josiah comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "The Lord supports; Healed by God." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Josiah
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Josiah?
You can read every verse where Josiah appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.