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Josiah

Boy · Hebrew / Biblical
josiah · 3 beats
VintageHebrewBiblicalAnglo-SaxonBiblicalHistoricalSweet spot
Meaning
God supports; the boy-king who reformed Israel by rediscovering the lost book of the Law.
The vibe

Josiah is the name of someone who studies the old things and finds them necessary. Vintage and academic, he carries the rare gravity of someone who was always going to do something meaningful.

Quick questions

Is Josiah a boy's or a girl's name?
Josiah is a boy's name of Hebrew / Biblical origin.

How popular is Josiah?
Josiah sits in the sweet spot — recognised when you say it, but far from everywhere.

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