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Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Good luck; Good, virtuous, respectable; God supports and heals

Yoshiya is a masculine Japanese name whose meaning changes depending on the kanji used. Amongst this vibrant title’s definitions are “good,” “virtuous,” “respectable,” and “good luck,” so baby Yoshiya can kickstart life with a wealth of favorable qualities. Yoshiya is also considered to have Hebrew origins as a form of Josiah, adopting the faithful meaning “God supports and heals.” Famous namesakes baby can look up to include Japanese footballer Yoshiya Nishizawa, writer Nobuko Yoshiya, and poet Yoshiya Chiru.