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Moses

MOH-zez

Moses is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “To draw out, taken from the water. Of Hebrew origin.”. It currently ranks #505 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2016.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Moses Means

To draw out, taken from the water. Of Hebrew origin.

The Story of Moses

Born from water, guided by divine will, this name carries the weight of leadership and the courage of conviction.

Moses is a name steeped in profound history, originating from the Hebrew word 'Moshe,' meaning 'to draw out' or 'taken from the water.' This refers to the biblical account of Moses being rescued from the Nile River as an infant. The name’s journey is intrinsically linked to the Exodus narrative, spreading through ancient Israel and later influencing Western culture through the Hebrew Bible and Christian tradition.

To call your son 'Moses' is to invoke a profound sense of destiny and leadership, a name that resonates with compassion and unwavering will. As you write 'Moses' on his birth certificate, you feel the gravity of a name that pulled a people from bondage, imagining your son’s own strength in compassionate guidance.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Moses Malone

    Hall of Fame NBA player.

  • Moses Finley

    American-British ancient historian.

Personality Traits

LeadershipWisdomStrong-willedCompassionate

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Peak Year

#669 in 2016

Total Births

42,730

First Recorded

1880

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