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BoyPronounced American English /ˈd͡ʒɑʃ/; British English /ˈd͡ʒɒʃ/English language family

Josh

Short form of Joshua.

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Josh is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈd͡ʒɑʃ/; British English /ˈd͡ʒɒʃ/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈd͡ʒɑʃ/; British English /ˈd͡ʒɒʃ/
Language familyEnglish

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Short form of Joshua.

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Usage: english

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