The baby name Moshe is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MOH-sheh (IPA: /ˈmoʃe/).
Moshe is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Moshe is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MOH-sheh (IPA: /ˈmoʃe/).
Moshe is Hebrew in Origin.
Moshe (מֹשֶׁה, Mosheh) is the Hebrew form of the biblical name often rendered as Moses in English. Its etymology is debated: in Exodus it is linked to Hebrew mashah “to draw out,” referencing being drawn from the Nile, while scholars note an Egyptian element ms/mes “born, son” found in names like Thutmose and Ramesses. As name of the prophet who led the Exodus and received the Torah at Sinai, it became central in Jewish tradition, anchoring usage across centuries.
Variants and cognates include Moses (English/German), Mosè (Italian), Moïse (French), Moisés (Spanish/Portuguese), Moisey/Моисей (Russian), and Musa (Arabic/Turkish). Yiddish forms are Moyshe/Moishe, with diminutives Moishele; Israeli nicknames include Moshiko. Spelled Moshe or Mosheh in transliteration, it remains common in Israel and throughout Orthodox and traditional Jewish communities, while Moses and Moisés see broader cross-cultural use. The name conveys themes of deliverance, leadership, and lawgiving, often chosen to honor scholarship and moral resolve.
| Moshe Dayan Moshe Dayan was a prominent Israeli politician and military leader, best known for his role as the Defense Minister during the Six-Day War in 1967. His leadership and strategic acumen were pivotal in Israel's victory. Dayan's eye patch became a symbol of his military prowess and resilience. | Moshe Katsav Moshe Katsav is an Israeli politician who served as the eighth President of Israel from 2000 to 2007. He is most famous for his presidency, but his tenure ended in controversy due to legal issues. Katsav was convicted of rape and other sexual offenses, which led to his resignation and imprisonment. | Moshe Sharett Moshe Sharett was a prominent Israeli politician who served as the country's second Prime Minister from 1954 to 1955. He played a key role in shaping Israel's foreign policy during its early years. Before becoming Prime Minister, he was Israel's first Foreign Minister, helping to establish diplomatic relations with other nations. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Boys | 0 | #7 | 6,758 | 10,983 |
| IL | 0 | #16 | 733 | 6,291 | |
| BW | 0 | #18 | 2 | 960 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #23 | 3,232 | 10,655 |
| PS | 0 | #25 | 341 | 5,692 | |
| ID | 0 | #39 | 1 | 2,238 | |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #94 | 56 | 4,685 |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #109 | 2 | 2,055 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| PA | 0 | #135 | 4 | 3,797 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #150 | 2 | 4,216 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 3,850 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| NG | 0 | #271 | 2 | 5,926 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #285 | 22 | 2,588 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #304 | 2 | 6,530 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #325 | 8 | 7,401 |
| PE | 0 | #327 | 3 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #356 | 3 | 7,678 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| France | Boys | 2015 | #404 | 3 | 2,851 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| ZA | 0 | #416 | 32 | 14,421 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #424 | 626 | 7,044 |
| CL | 0 | #431 | 4 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #443 | 3 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #444 | 1,229 | 25,619 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #468 | 14 | 9,305 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #480 | 4 | 7,628 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #492 | 14 | 12,621 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #494 | 30 | 10,981 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #495 | 5 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #503 | 8 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #522 | 4 | 11,303 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #552 | 66 | 11,648 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #557 | 5 | 19,177 |
| LY | 0 | #557 | 3 | 12,703 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #558 | 8 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #603 | 3 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #677 | 6 | 3,552 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #691 | 7 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #694 | 7 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #740 | 4 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #743 | 27 | 18,755 |
| SY | 0 | #764 | 4 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #783 | 3 | 12,213 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #819 | 8 | 15,093 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #821 | 58 | 14,506 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #894 | 27 | 15,656 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #911 | 8 | 17,948 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #920 | 6 | 15,035 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #930 | 22 | 5,873 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #933 | 19 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #949 | 11 | 14,742 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #950 | 33 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #982 | 20 | 16,750 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,102 | 40 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,139 | 5 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,195 | 5 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,202 | 10 | 19,440 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,444 | 28 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Moshe is popular in 64 countries — most recent births per country:
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