Josiah

American  

[joh-sahy-uh] / dʒoʊˈsaɪ ə /

noun

1. Also Josias a Biblical king of Judah, reigned 640?–609? b.c.

2. a male given name.

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Josiah British  

/ dʒəʊˈsaɪə /

noun

1. Douay spelling: Josias.  died ?609 _bc , king of Judah (?640–?609). After the discovery of a book of law (probably Deuteronomy) in the Temple he began a programme of religious reform

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Etymology

Origin of Josiah

From Late Latin Iosias, Josias, from Greek Iōsías, from Hebrew Yōshīyāh, Yōshīyāhū “God upholds”

Example Sentences

One of those feeling the squeeze is Josiah Hadly III, 87, who moved with his now-deceased wife from Pennsylvania to Florida with plans to retire.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Cardinals took the lead late in the third quarter on Brissett’s touchdown pass to tight end Josiah Deguara.

From Los Angeles Times

Mayfair 69, Cypress 56: Josiah Johnson’s 27 points helped Mayfair improve to 8-5.

From Los Angeles Times

Mayfair 52, Crossroads 48: Josiah Johnson had 15 points for 7-3 Mayfair.

From Los Angeles Times

The so-called "mother town" of Stoke-on-Trent long had ceramics at the heart of its economy, being home to the likes of Josiah Wedgwood and William Moorcroft.

From BBC