Moses

The name Moses means 'drawn out' typically referring to the Biblical account where Moses was drawn out of the Nile River. It's representative of leadership and liberation as Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt.

See More Names

Moses is a name of Hebrew origin, possibly stemming from the Hebrew verb 'mashah' which means 'to draw out,' reflecting the Biblical tale of him being drawn out of the Nile River. It might also originate from Egyptian, as 'mose' means 'son of...'.

  • Popularity: 1,118th
  • Babies named Moses in the US in 2023:
    Female: 0
    Male: 523
  • Nicknames: Moe, Momo, Moss, Mosie, Ozzy.
  • Full Names: Moses David, Moses John, Moses Michael, Moses Samuel, Moses Abraham.
  • Famous Namesakes: Moses - Biblical Prophet, Moses Malone - NBA player, Moses Chan - Actor, Moses Mendelssohn - Philosopher, Moses Sumney - Musician.
  • Gender: Traditionally used predominantly as a male name.
  • Numerology: In numerology, the name Moses often relates to the number 9, symbolizing completion and humanitarianism. Individuals with this name number are believed to be compassionate, personable, and focused on benefiting mankind.

The name Moses tends to fluctuate in popularity, spiking in religious communities and among those who value Biblical narratives. While it is not an exceedingly common name in contemporary times, it carries significant historical and cultural importance.

See More Names

What do you think?

Leave us your feedback about the name Moses

By submitting this form, I agree to the privacy policy.