What Does the Name Moab Mean
The name Moab comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Moab below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Moab Name Meaning
BiblicalMeans "of his father" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of a son of Lot. He was the ancestor of the Moabites, a people who lived in the region called Moab to the east of Israel.
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