Baby name
Joshi
/JO · shee/
Meaning
“South Asian surname used as a given name”
South Asian surname used as a given name, or an informal diminutive of Joshua; carries different cultural weight depending on region.
How it ages.
Dual-cultural; works naturally in Indian contexts, feels quirky as a Western given name.
The cultural moment.
Common as a surname in India; occasional use as a given name in Germany and South Asian diaspora communities.