Moses
/mohzuhs/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Moses is a English name meaning "Moses is often understood to mean 'drawn out (of the water).' It is associated with the biblical story of Moses being rescued from the Nile River.". The name's origin is debated. It is often attributed to Egyptian roots, possibly derived from a shortened form of a theophoric name containing an Egyptian deity, such as Ra-moses meaning 'Ra is born'. Alternatively, it is sometimes linked to the Hebrew verb 'mashah' (משה), meaning 'to draw out'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic mohzuhs
IPA moʊzəs
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as mohzuhs. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Moses
- · Moses - Biblical Prophet
- · Moses Malone - Basketball Player
- · Moses Fleetwood Walker - Baseball Player
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