Josiah

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In the Old Testament, the son of King Amon and Jedidah who ascended the throne of Judah when he was only eight years old. Known as a religious reformer during his reign. In the U.S., the name was in use during the late 19th century and made a comeback in 1975.

Popularity: Ranked #77 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Male
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Variations: Josiane +; Josie +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Joesiah +; Josia +; Joziah +; + Add an Alternative
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Famous Josiahs: Josiah Bartlett (Declaration of Independence signer); Josiah Wedgwood (English potter); Josiah "Jed" Bartlet ("The West Wing" character); + Add a Famous Josiah
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