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Moshe

Pronunciation: MOH-sheh (key)

Origin of the name Moshe:

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

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Moshe seems to be a rather common name among observant Jews in America and incredibly popular in Israel. It's pronounced moh-sheh.

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Moe

Meanings and history of the name Moshe: | Edit

Hebrew form of the Moses.

Famous real-life people named Moshe: | Edit

Moshe Sharett - the second Prime Minister of Israel.
Moshe Czerniak - Israeli chess master.
Moshe Dayan - former Israeli military Commander, Foreign Minister.
Moshe Safdie - Architect.

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