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Josiah
joh-ZEYE-uh
Josiah (name) means a king of Judah in the Hebrew Bible, remembered for his religious reforms. Example: “King Josiah ordered the repair of the Temple in Jerusalem.”
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A king of Judah in the Hebrew Bible, remembered for his religious reforms.
"King Josiah ordered the repair of the Temple in Jerusalem."
2
A male given name from Hebrew.
"Josiah worked on his family's farm every summer."
How to use Josiah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA biblical name, borne by a reforming king of Judah, still used today.
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Etymology
From the Biblical Hebrew name Yoshiyahu.
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What does “Josiah” mean?
The word “Josiah” means a king of Judah in the Hebrew Bible, remembered for his religious reforms. In plain terms, a biblical name, borne by a reforming king of Judah, still used today.
How do you pronounce “Josiah”?
“Josiah” is pronounced joh-ZEYE-uh (/d͡ʒoʊˈzaɪə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Josiah” in a sentence?
Here is “Josiah” used in a sentence: “King Josiah ordered the repair of the Temple in Jerusalem.”
What part of speech is “Josiah”?
“Josiah” is a name.
Where does the word “Josiah” come from?
The word “Josiah” comes from Hebrew. From the Biblical Hebrew name Yoshiyahu.
Is “Josiah” a common word?
“Josiah” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Josiah” have?
“Josiah” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a king of Judah in the Hebrew Bible, remembered for his religious reforms.
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