Boy name
Moses name meaning
“drawn out of water”
Moses is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning drawn out of water through the Hebrew name Moshe. It is an international form of that name. This interpretation follows the biblical account, while its earlier origin remains disputed and may have a connection with ancient Egyptian.
What does Moses mean?
Drawn out of water
In Indonesian: ditarik keluar dari air
Origin and cultural usage of Moses
An international form of Hebrew Moshe, associated in the biblical account with being drawn from water. Its earlier origin is disputed and may be Egyptian.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Moses
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Moses, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Moses: drawn out of water
- Yanuarius: relating to January
- Vianney: from a place named Vianney
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Meaning of each word
- Moses: drawn out of water
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
- Ariel: lion of God
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Moses Ezra
Meaning of each word
- Moses: drawn out of water
- Ezra: help or assistance
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Meaning of each word
- Semen: God has heard
- Moses: drawn out of water
- Gideon: hewer, one who cuts down
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Moses Vianney
Meaning of each word
- Moses: drawn out of water
- Vianney: from a place named Vianney
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Moses Andrean Oktavianus
Meaning of each word
- Moses: drawn out of water
- Andrean: brave, manly
- Oktavianus: the eighth
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How to pronounce Moses
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦺꦴꦱꦺꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮧᮞᮨᮞ᮪ |
Is Moses a boy’s name?
Yes, Moses is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Moses ranks #937 among boy names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Moses
Famous people named Moses
- Moses Banggo · b. 1990
- Moses Gatutkaca
- Moses Komela Avan · b. 1968
- Moses Misdy · b. 1941
- B. Moses Siong · b. 1950
- Moses Andar Simanjuntak
- Moses Belau · b. 1968
- Moses Iryo · b. 1974
- Moses Jatipai · b. 1987
- Moses Joshua Kiabeni · b. 1996
- Moses Kalem
- Moses Laksono Singgih · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Moses
What is the meaning of Moses?
Moses means drawn out of water. An international form of Hebrew Moshe, associated in the biblical account with being drawn from water. Its earlier origin is disputed and may be Egyptian.
Is Moses a boy’s name?
Yes, Moses is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Moses?
Moses is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Moses have?
Moses has 2 syllables (Mo-ses) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Moses?
Moses ranks #937 among boy names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Moses?
Some ideas: Moses Yanuarius Vianney; Moses Leonardo Ariel; Moses Ezra.
Famous people named Moses?
Notable people named Moses include Moses Banggo, Moses Gatutkaca, Moses Komela Avan.
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