Moshe
moh-SHE
Moshe is the Hebrew form of Moses, from מֹשֶׁה (Mosheh). The name’s etymology is debated: it may come from Hebrew mashah (“to draw out”) or from the Egyptian mes (“child” or “born of”).
Moses is the central prophet of Judaism who led the Israelites out of Egypt. Moshe, the original Hebrew pronunciation, is used in Jewish religious and cultural contexts worldwide.
Moshe peaked at No. 463 in 2023 with 663 births. In 2024 it ranks No. 491 with 626 births, near its all-time high.
What the name Moshe means
Israeli leader Moshe Dayan and philosopher Moshe Chaim Luzzatto are prominent bearers. The name is especially common within Orthodox Jewish communities in the US.
Two syllables - MOH-sheh - carry a gentle, reverent quality. The soft sibilant and open ending make it sound warm and dignified.
Parents who choose Moshe over the Anglicised Moses often seek to honour Hebrew linguistic tradition directly. It signals Jewish cultural identity with specificity.
The name’s consistent position near 630 births per year reflects stable demand within its core community rather than mainstream trendiness.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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