Moshe
Hebrew · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Moshe
Moshe is the Hebrew form of Moses, derived from the Hebrew root משה (Moshe), meaning "drawn out" or "pulled from the water," referencing the biblical account of the infant Moses being rescued from the Nile River.
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Etymology
Moshe is the Hebrew form of Moses, derived from the Hebrew root משה (Moshe), meaning "drawn out" or "pulled from the water," referencing the biblical account of the infant Moses being rescued from the Nile River. The name is primarily used in Jewish culture and Judaism, with historical prominence dating back to the Torah and the figure of Moses as the lawgiver and leader of the Israelites.
Moshe currently ranks #436 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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