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JOSIAH Family History

This interesting and unusual name is a variant of "Joyce" and may find its origins in two different cultures. The most likely derivation for Josiah is however Breton, stemming from the famous 7th Century Prince, Judocus, who became a hermit and was later canonised. His cult had a large following and the name spread throughout Europe, evolving from the Flemish variant "Joss" to the Latin rendering "Jocea" which in turn gave rise to the Christian name Joyce. Josiah is also a favourite Hebrew name meaning "May the Lord heal", being more frequently used in this context as a christian rather than a surname.