"God is salvation, Yahweh saves"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Arabic
Yusha
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The Arabic prophet name meaning God is salvation
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Meaning & Origin
"the Lord is my salvation"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
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The Story of Yusha
Yusha is the Arabic form of Joshua, derived from the Hebrew Yehoshua meaning Yahweh is salvation or God saves. In Islamic tradition, Yusha ibn Nun is a prophet and the successor to Moses, who led the Israelites into Canaan. The name bridges Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions as all three recognize this prophet's story.
Yusha is a traditional name in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities across the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa. It has gained modest use in Western Muslim communities who prefer the Arabic form over the anglicized Joshua.
In Islamic tradition, Yusha ibn Nun is one of the Prophets of God and is honored as a noble and courageous leader. His story is told in Islamic texts, making Yusha a deeply meaningful name in Muslim families.
Historical Record
Yusha first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 133 babies have been named Yusha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yusha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #5,542 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Joshua/Yusha appears as a prophet in all three Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- The Book of Joshua in the Bible and Yusha ibn Nun in Islamic tradition describe the same historical figure
Yusha in Other Languages
Urdu
یوشع
Arabic
يوشع
Hebrew
יהושע
English
Joshua
Turkish
Yusha
Popularity Over Time
#5,542
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Yusha
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Yusha Evans
Religious
1980
American Islamic speaker and former Christian youth minister who converted to Islam
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Yusha ibn Nun
Religious
Prophet in Islam, successor to Moses, who led the Israelites into Canaan according to Islamic tradition
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #5,542
- Total SSA Count
- 17
- Cultural Origins
- Arabic Islamic South Asian Middle Eastern
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Yu
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yusha
What does the name Yusha mean?
"God is salvation, Yahweh saves" (from Hebrew). "the Lord is my salvation" (from Hebrew). Yusha is the Arabic form of Joshua, derived from the Hebrew Yehoshua meaning Yahweh is salvation or God saves. In Islamic tradition, Yusha ibn Nun is a prophet and the successor to Moses, who led the Israelites into Canaan. The name bridges Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions as all three recognize this prophet's story.
What is the origin of the name Yusha?
Yusha has Hebrew, Arabic, Islamic, South Asian, and Middle Eastern origins. In Hebrew, it means "God is salvation, Yahweh saves". In Hebrew, it means "the Lord is my salvation".
Is Yusha a boy or girl name?
Yusha is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Yusha?
Yusha is currently ranked #5542 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Yusha?
Popular middle name pairings include Yusha Ibrahim, Yusha Hassan, Yusha Ali, Yusha Omar, Yusha Tariq, and Yusha Bilal.
What are good sibling names for Yusha?
Names that pair well with Yusha as siblings include Zayd, Fatima, Maryam, Ibrahim, Aisha, and Yusuf.
How many syllables does Yusha have?
Yusha has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Yusha a common or rare name?
Yusha is an uncommon name, ranked #5542 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Yusha
Yusha is a boy name with Arabic, Islamic, South Asian, and Middle Eastern origins . The name means "God is salvation, Yahweh saves" in Hebrew .
Yusha is currently ranked #5,542 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Yusha has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Yusha include Yu. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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