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Name Origin

Josiah is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Yahweh has healed.' It is a biblical name, borne by a king of Judah who was known for his religious reforms.

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Famous People

Josiah Willard Gibbs (1839-1903)

Physicist and chemist

Pioneering work in thermodynamics
Developed the concept of free energy
Influenced the development of statistical mechanics

Josiah Henson (1789-1883)

Abolitionist, author, minister

Escaped slavery and became a conductor on the Underground Railroad
Founded the Dawn Settlement in Dresden, Ontario for escaped slaves
Authored the autobiography 'Uncle Tom's Story of His Life'
Provided inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'

Josiah Quincy III (1772-1864)

Politician, Mayor of Boston

Served as mayor of Boston from 1823 to 1824 and again from 1829 to 1830
Promoted education and infrastructure development in Boston
Grandfather of Josiah Quincy IV, a Harvard President

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Eleanor

Both Josiah and Eleanor have classic, timeless elegance with Biblical roots.

Samuel

Sharing a Hebrew origin and strong biblical presence, Samuel complements Josiah's traditional feel.

Esther

Like Josiah, Esther is a name of strength and wisdom with beautiful Biblical connections, creating a balanced pair.

Caleb

Both names share a strong, masculine energy and biblical heritage, evoking bravery and resilience.