The name Moses is of Hebrew origin and means "drawn out of the water." In the Bible, Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai.
Famous people with the name Moses have included, American basketball player Moses Malone, philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, and American actress in "The Queen's Gambit," Moses Ingram.
Meanings
Biblical Baby Names Meaning:
In Biblical Baby Names the meaning of the name Moses is: Taken out, drawn forth'.
Egyptian Baby Names Meaning:
In Egyptian Baby Names the meaning of the name Moses is: Son. In the bible, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt in search of the promised land. In a different biblical story, when Moses came down from the mount, he brought with him the Ten Commandments given to him by God for mankind to follow.
Hebrew Baby Names Meaning:
In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Moses is: Saved from the water.
American Baby Names Meaning:
In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Moses is: Taken out, drawn forth'.