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Moses

Pronunciation: MOH-zis (key)
Names related to Moses: Mo, Moises, Mose, Moshe, Moss
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Origin of the name Moses:

From the Hebrew mōsheh (drawn out, drawn out of the water) and the Egyptian mes, mesu (son, child).

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Aaron Adrian Annabel Benjamin Chloe David Denise Elijah Elliot Eva Isaac Jacob Jimmy Jonah Jonathan Lillian Lily Maxwell Mordeci Noah Roman Samson Selah Tess Uriah
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Comments and insights on the name Moses: | Edit

One person says: Possibly controversial to name your son Moses since he is such an important figure in Judaism.

Another person says: It's a name that is old and strong. It's rare and has a melodic sound to it. Lots of potential positive nick-names. Also some possible negative nick-names.

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Nicknames for Moses: | Edit

Mo, Mose, Moss, Moesy, Mojo, Momo, Mozilla, Zissou

Meanings and history of the name Moses: | Edit
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Famous real-life people named Moses: | Edit

• Moses de Leon (Spanish rabbi and alleged composer of the Zohar)
• Moses Ezekiel (American soldier and sculptor)
• Moses "Moe Howard" Horwitz (American comedian, Three Stooges)
• Moses Maimonides (Spanish rabbi and philosopher)
• Moses Malone (American basketball player)
• Moses Martin (Son of Coldplay singer/songwriter Chris Martin and actress Gwyneth Paltrow)

Moses in song, story & screen: | Edit

Moses, biblical figure reputed to be the author of the Pentateuch and protagonist of Exodus.
"Moses", song by British band Coldplay.
"Moses Supposes" song in the musical "Singin' in the Rain."
Moses, animated character in the film "The Prince of Egypt."

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