Standard spelling
约书亚
Yuē shū yà
The standard Chinese spelling of Joshua.
- 约
- promise, agreement; a common name sound
- 书
- books, learning
- 亚
- Asia; a common name sound
The version used for Joshua in Chinese books, films and news.
Joshua in Chinese
In Chinese, Joshua is written 约书亚 (Yuē shū yà), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 书恒 (Shū héng): a Chinese-style name meaning learned and steadfast.
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约书亚
Yuē shū yà
Joshua
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
书恒
Shū héng
A Chinese-style name meaning learned and steadfast.
- 书
- books, learning
- 恒
- constant, enduring
Keeps the “-shu-” sound of Joshua, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
书
Shū
A single character meaning books and learning.
- 书
- books, learning
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Joshua comes from.
Joshua comes from Hebrew and means “God is salvation”. In the Bible he leads the Israelites after Moses.
About Joshua in Chinese
What does the name Joshua mean?
Joshua comes from Hebrew and means “God is salvation”. In the Bible he leads the Israelites after Moses.
How do you say Joshua in Chinese?
Joshua is written 约书亚 and pronounced Yuē shū yà. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Joshua in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 书恒 mean?
书恒 (Shū héng) is a Chinese-style name for Joshua: a Chinese-style name meaning learned and steadfast. 书 means “books, learning”, 恒 means “constant, enduring”.
Which version of Joshua is best for a tattoo?
约书亚 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 书恒 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.