Josiah, The Brunch Lover
The name Josiah is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the elements 'yoshi' meaning "God shall heal" or 'yosif' meaning "he will add". Josiah was a biblical figure, the son of King Amon and the eighteenth king of Judah. He ruled from 640 BC to 609 BC and is known for his efforts to reform the religious practices of his kingdom. The name Josiah became popular among English-speaking Christians in the 17th century and has remained a popular name since then. It is sometimes shortened to Joe or Josie.
The name Josiah is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the elements 'yoshi' meaning "God shall heal" or 'yosif' meaning "he will add". Josiah was a biblical figure, the son of King Amon and the eighteenth king of Judah. He ruled from 640 BC to 609 BC and is known for his efforts to reform the religious practices of his kingdom. The name Josiah became popular among English-speaking Christians in the 17th century and has remained a popular name since then. It is sometimes shortened to Joe or Josie.
The name Josiah is popular in the United States, especially in the southern states.