Moses
מֹשֶׁה
Traditionally explained in the Bible as "drawn from the water," though most scholars trace it to an Egyptian word meaning "son" or "born of."
Meaning and origin
Moses carries the Hebrew name Moshe, given in the Bible to the prophet who leads the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and receives the Law at Sinai.
How to pronounce Moses
| Hebrew | moh-SHEH /moˈʃe/ |
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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.
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