Josiah from the Hebrew name יֹאשִׁיָהוּ (Yoshiyahu) meaning "Yahweh supports". In the Old Testament this is the name of a king of Judah famous for his religious reforms. He was killed fighting the Egyptians at Megiddo in the 7th century BC. In England this name came into use after the Protestant Reformation.
Biblical namesake: Josiah was a king of Judah celebrated for his religious reforms and dedication to restoring the worship of God, leading a spiritual renewal among his people. (2 Kings · 2 Kings 22-23, 2 Chronicles 34-35)
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