Moshe: meaning of the Hebrew name
מֹשֶׁה
Pronounced mo-SHEH
Meaning of Moshe
Moshe recalls the verse "for I drew him out of the water", the child drawn from the Nile. Moses was the greatest of the prophets, who led Israel out of Egypt and received the Torah.
And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses, and said: ‘Because I drew him out of the water.’
וַיִּגְדַּל הַיֶּלֶד וַתְּבִאֵהוּ לְבַת־פַּרְעֹה וַיְהִי־לָהּ לְבֵן וַתִּקְרָא שְׁמוֹ מֹשֶׁה וַתֹּאמֶר כִּי מִן־הַמַּיִם מְשִׁיתִהוּ׃
Moshe in Hebrew
Moshe is written משה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מֹשֶׁה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- שShin
- הHe
Gematria value: 345 (Mem 40 + Shin 300 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningdrawn from the water
- Pronunciationmo-SHEH
- Hebrewמשה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Moshe ranked #8 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,196 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #7, in 2019 and 2020.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 1,196 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1,228 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1,221 |
| 2021 | 8 | 1,188 |
| 2020 | 7 | 1,094 |
| 2019 | 7 | 1,131 |
| 2018 | 8 | 1,127 |
| 2017 | 8 | 1,153 |
| 2016 | 10 | 1,025 |
| 2015 | 10 | 1,174 |
| 2014 | 10 | 1,145 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Moshe
What does the name Moshe mean?
Moshe recalls the verse "for I drew him out of the water", the child drawn from the Nile. Moses was the greatest of the prophets, who led Israel out of Egypt and received the Torah.
How do you pronounce Moshe?
Moshe is pronounced mo-SHEH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Moshe in Hebrew?
Moshe is written משה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מֹשֶׁה).
Is Moshe a biblical name?
Yes. Moshe appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Exodus 2:10.
How popular is the name Moshe in Israel?
In 2024, Moshe ranked #8 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,196 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #7, in 2019 and 2020. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Moshe?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling משה adds up to 345 (Mem 40 + Shin 300 + He 5).
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