Moses Name Meaning
The name Moses comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Moses below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Moses Name Meaning
English, Jewish, Biblical, Biblical LatinFrom the Hebrew name מֹשֶׁה (Mosheh) which is most likely derived from Egyptian mes meaning "son", but could also possibly mean "deliver" in Hebrew. The meaning suggested in...
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