Mosa
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mosa
Mosa is a variant spelling of Moses, derived from the Hebrew name Moshe (משה), which likely means "drawn out" or "to draw out," referencing the biblical story of Moses being drawn from the water.
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Etymology
Mosa is a variant spelling of Moses, derived from the Hebrew name Moshe (משה), which likely means "drawn out" or "to draw out," referencing the biblical story of Moses being drawn from the water. The name is used primarily in Islamic, Jewish, and Christian traditions, with particular prominence in Muslim-majority regions where Mosa serves as an Arabic transliteration of the prophet Moses (Musa in standard Arabic).
Mosa currently ranks #8,697 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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