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BoyPronounced English /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.æʃ/

Joash

A name of Hebrew origin meaning "fire of Yahweh".

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Joash is a boy name with Hebrew roots meaning "fire of Yahweh".

Pronunciation: English /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.æʃ/.

GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Meaningfire of Yahweh
PronunciationEnglish /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.æʃ/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Hebrew name יוֹאָשׁ (Yoʾash), possibly meaning "fire of Yahweh ". In the Old Testament this name is borne by several characters including the father of Gideon, a king of Judah, and a son of King Ahab of Israel. It also occurs in the Bible in its extended form Jehoash.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical | Ancient Hebrew: יוֹאָשׁ