Oshun
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: God is salvation; the Lord saves
Origin: Hebrew — from Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ), the same root as Jesus
Popularity: Ranked #6057 in 2025 with 20 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Joshua. Shares the meaning 'God is salvation; the Lord saves.'
Similar names: oshen, oshin, oshyn, oshynn
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Oshun? About 1 in 97,897 babies born in 2025 were named Oshun, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Oshun
What does the name Oshun mean?
Oshun means “God is salvation; the Lord saves” from Hebrew — from Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ), the same root as Jesus roots.
What is the origin of the name Oshun?
Oshun has Hebrew — from Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ), the same root as Jesus origin. The traditional meaning is “God is salvation; the Lord saves”.
How popular is Oshun?
Oshun ranked #5917 in 2025 — given to 20 babies that year.
When was Oshun most popular?
Oshun peaked in 2022 with 30 babies registered that year.
Is Oshun a boy or girl name?
Oshun is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 20% of Oshuns are boys and 80% are girls.
Is the name Oshun rising or falling in popularity?
Oshun has fallen 936 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4981 in 2020 to #5917 in 2025.
How long has Oshun been recorded?
Oshun appears in birth records across 11 years — from 2002 through 2025.