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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Yahweh is salvation, God is salvation; Fine, fortunate

A boy's name of Hebrew origin, Oshea means “Yahweh is salvation” or “God is salvation” and is a charming title to honor your faith with. A variant of Joshua and Hosea, Oshea is a biblical name and comes from the verb yasha', meaning “to save.” Oshea also bears a striking similarity to the Irish surname O'Shea, which means “fine, fortunate” and is the Anglicized form of Ó Séaghdha. Oshea trips off the tongue and is soothing to the ear, a pleasant name that people will love to say and hear. Baby Oshea will undoubtedly feel safe with this protective title, likely attracting good fortune as they make their mark on the world.