Joas

Meaning of Joas

Joas is a masculine appellation of Hebrew origin, deriving from the compound יוֹאֵשׁ‎ (Yoʾash), which unites the theophoric element יוֹ (Yah) with אֵשׁ (ash), thus conveying the meaning “Yahweh has given”; this form is attested in the Old Testament as the name of the eighth king of Judah and has been transliterated into English as Joas with the standardized phonetic realization /dʒoʊˈæs/. In contemporary Anglo-American contexts, the name retains a modest yet consistent presence, appealing to those who seek a biblically grounded, technically precise choice, its scriptural provenance and etymological clarity offering an enduring, distinctive option for a male given name.

Pronunciation

British English

• Pronunced as JOH-as (/dʒəʊˈæs/)

American English

• Pronunced as JOH-as (/dʒoʊˈæs/)

• Jonas
• Josiah
• Jovan
• Joss
• Joash
• Jovin
• Joris