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Moishe

MOY-shuh

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

The Story of Moishe

This name echoes a biblical rescue from the waters, a story of leadership and resilience that has been passed down for thousands of years.

Moishe is the Yiddish and Hasidic form of the Hebrew name Moshe, meaning 'drawn out' or 'pulled out.' This refers to the biblical story of Moses being rescued from the Nile River as an infant. The name has deep roots in Jewish history and culture, carried through generations from ancient Israel to diasporic communities worldwide.

To say 'Moishe' is to feel a sense of profound destiny, a connection to an ancient narrative of survival and leadership. When you consider this name for your son, you imagine him drawing strength from this legacy, a quiet power that resonates. Writing 'Moishe' on his baby blanket feels like weaving in the threads of history and hope.

What It Means

Derived from the Hebrew name Moshe, it means "drawn out" or "pulled out" of the water. This refers to the biblical story of Moses being rescued from the Nile River.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Moishe Safdie

    Renowned Israeli-Canadian architect and urban planner.

  • Moishe Postone

    Influential German-American social theorist and historian.

Personality Traits

LeaderCharismaticResilientVisionary

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#38 in 2015

Total Births

1,171

First Recorded

1950

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