Moshe (Moses): Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Drawn out of the water
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
moh-SHEH

Moshe (Moses) is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “Drawn out of the water”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hebrew Baby Boy Names — Strong, Ancient, and Rich With Meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Moshe (Moses)

Meaning: Drawn out of the water.

Origin: Hebrew.

How to Pronounce Moshe (Moses)

moh-SHEHIPA /moʊˈʃeɪ/

Popularity of Moshe (Moses)

Moshe (Moses) doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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