Joash

Joash is an English form of the biblical name Joas (Hebrew יוֹאָשׁ). The meaning of the name is "JHWH has given" and derives from the Hebrew elements jô (יוֹ), which stands for "JHWH/Yahweh, the name of God," and ’ûš (אושׁ) for "to give."

What does the name Joash mean?

Joash is an English variant of the biblical name Joas (Hebrew יוֹאָשׁ) and means "JHWH has given." This meaning arises from the Hebrew components jô (יוֹ), which means "JHWH/Yahweh, the name of God," and ’ûš (אושׁ), which stands for "to give." The name Joash appears several times in the Old Testament, including as the eighth king of Judah (around 800 BC), the twelfth king of Israel (around 787 BC), and the father of the judge Gideon. A Germanized variant is Joasch, while the Hebrew form is Yoash.

Where does the name Joash come from?

The name Joash has its roots in Old Hebrew and is of biblical origin, which is reflected in the meaning "JHWH has given." It consists of the Hebrew components jô (יוֹ) = JHWH/Yahweh, the name of God (Old Hebrew) and ’ûš (אושׁ) = to give (Old Hebrew). The language of the name is English.

How do you pronounce Joash?

Sound and pronunciation of Joash: The name Joash is pronounced as one to two syllables and has a distinctive sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as "Jo-ash" [ˈdʒoʊæʃ], creating a dynamic and slightly tense sound form. The "ash" provides a soft yet characterful ending, giving the name a certain depth. Thus, Joash appears independent and present – clear, unusual, and carries a biblical yet modern touch.

Popularity

In Germany, Joash is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Joash has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,904th.

Famous people

• Joash Gesse (Canadian football player)
• Joash Leader (football player from St. Kitts and Nevis)
• Joash Woodrow (artist from England)