| Meaning | drawn from the water |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Moi-she |
About Moishe
This name carries profound cultural depth and traditional significance that resonates through generations of heritage. Moishe represents a strong connection to Yiddish linguistic traditions and Jewish cultural identity, making it a meaningful choice for families honoring their ancestry. The name possesses a warmth and authenticity that comes from centuries of use within close-knit communities where names carried familial and spiritual weight. Its distinctive sound—with that soft SH in the middle—creates a gentle, affectionate quality despite its historical gravitas. Parents choosing Moishe often value cultural continuity, religious tradition, and the importance of maintaining linguistic heritage in an increasingly homogenized world. The name works particularly well as a way to honor grandparents or great-grandparents, creating a living bridge between past and present. While less common in mainstream contemporary usage, this rarity adds to its special character for those who choose it, making it a deliberate, meaningful selection that speaks to family values and cultural pride.
Names Similar to Moishe
| Moses |
| Maurice |
| Morris |
| Marshall |
| Martin |
| Marcus |
| Maxwell |
| Miles |
| Malcolm |
| Mitchell |
| Matthew |
| Michael |
Nicknames for Moishe
| Mo |
| Moe |
| Mosh |
| Shey |
| Morris |
Famous People Named Moishe
| Moishe Dayan | Israeli military leader and politician |
| Moishe Oofnik | A character from the Israeli version of Sesame Street |
| Moishe Gafni | Israeli politician and member of the Knesset |
| Moishe Lewis | American labor union leader |
| Moishe Rosen | American Messianic Jewish leader and founder of Jews for Jesus |
| Moishe Safdie | Israeli-Canadian architect and urban planner |
| Moishe House | A global network of young Jewish community centers |
| Moishe Kasher | American comedian and author |
| Moishe Mana | French Holocaust survivor and author |
| Moishe Kaufman | American Broadway producer |
| Moishe Postone | Canadian-American historian and social theorist |
| Moishe Smith | British musician and songwriter |
| Moishe Nadir | Italian writer and journalist |
| Moishe Fiszman | Polish-Jewish resistance fighter during World War II |
| Moishe The Beadle | A character from Elie Wiesel's memoir "Night" |
| Moishe Pipik | A character in Sholom Aleichem's stories |
Characters Named Moishe
| Moishe the Dog | A character in the animated series "Courage the Cowardly Dog" |
| Moishe Oofnik | A character in the Israeli version of Sesame Street |
| Moishe Panarello | A character in the novel "Autobiography of a Blue-Eyed Devil" by Ingrid Rimland |
| Moishe the Elder | A character in Isaac Bashevis Singer's novel "The Magician of Lublin" |
| Moishe Kaplan | A character in Saul Bellow's novel "Seize the Day" |
| Moishe Bretzky | A character in the novel "A Tale of Love and Darkness" by Amos Oz |
| Moishe Khazin | A character in Isaac Bashevis Singer's short stories |
| Moishe Cotel | A character in the novel "Moishe Cotel - The Phantom of the Opera" by David Wisniewski |
| Moishe Katz | A character in the novel "My Name Is Asher Lev" by Chaim Potok |
| Moishe Feder | A character in the novel "The Golem and the Jinni" by Helene Wecker |
| Moishe Shtuhl | A character in the play "Green Fields" by Marc Connelly |
| Moishe Gildenman | A character in the novel "Everything Is Illuminated" by Jonathan Safran Foer |
| Moishe Pipik | A character in the novel "I.B. Singer - A Life" by Janet Hadda |
| Moishe Seruya | A character in the novel "In the Land of Israel" by Amos Oz |
| Moishe Kapoyrnik | A character in Isaac Bashevis Singer's short stories |
| Moishe Kasher | A character in the TV series "Z-Rock" |
| Moishe Winklestein | A character in the novel "The City Boy" by Herman Wouk |
| Moishe Osnappar | A character in the novel "The Safety Net" by Heinrich Böll |
| Moishe Lefkowitz | A character in the novel "Shadows on the Hudson" by Isaac Bashevis Singer |