Moses

Meaning drawn from water
Origin Hebrew
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Mo-ses

About Moses

Moses emerges with profound simplicity, a two-syllable name that packs considerable strength into its compact form. The name resonates with authority and wisdom, carrying associations with leadership and moral courage throughout history. Its straightforward spelling and pronunciation eliminate potential complications while the distinctive "M" beginning and "s" ending create a memorable sound signature. Moses works particularly well for parents who appreciate names with substance and depth, eschewing fleeting trends for enduring significance. The name possesses a certain gravitas that grows with the bearer, suitable for a playful child while providing the seriousness appropriate for mature adulthood. Moses stands apart from common choices without venturing into obscurity, occupying that sweet spot of recognition without saturation. The name's compact nature makes it punchy and memorable, while its historical weight prevents it from feeling lightweight or casual. For those seeking a name with backbone and character, Moses delivers authenticity and strength in equal measure.

Variations of Name Moses

Moises
Mose
Mosheh
Mosi

Nicknames for Moses

Mo
Mose
Mosie
Moz
Moses

Famous People Named Moses

Moses MaloneAmerican basketball player
Moses MendelssohnGerman philosopher
Moses Fleetwood WalkerAmerican baseball player
Moses HoganAmerican composer
Moses ChanHong Kong actor
Moses MabhidaSouth African politician
Moses GunnAmerican actor
Moses SoferSlovakian rabbi
Moses SumneyAmerican singer-songwriter
Moses KiptanuiKenyan athlete
Moses Malone Jr.American basketball player
Moses MoodyAmerican basketball player
Moses CleavelandAmerican surveyor
Moses BrownAmerican entrepreneur and philanthropist
Moses FarrowAmerican photographer
Moses KhumaloSouth African soccer player

Characters Named Moses

Moses MaloneCharacter from the movie "Moses Malone"
Moses CartwrightSherlock Holmes character
Moses TripoliFargo TV series character
Moses IngramChess character
Moses HightowerPolice Academy character
Moses PrayPaper Moon character
Moses PendletonThe Mentalist character
Moses AlexanderBreaking Bad character
Moses SandifordLast Tango in Halifax character
Moses Fleetwood WalkerTorchwood character
Moses SumneyLa Blogotheque character
Moses ZnaimerPerry Mason character
Moses LaskarisThe Expanse character