Moises
Moises is a Christian boy name of Hebrew or Egyptian, via Greek origin, meaning “Drawn out of the water”.
| Meaning | Drawn out of the water |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew or Egyptian, via Greek |
| Pronunciation | moy-SES |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | Mexico, Guatemala, Spain, Brazil |
Meaning and origin of Moises
Moisés is the Spanish form of Moses, from the Hebrew Moshe. Exodus explains the name through a Hebrew verb meaning 'to draw out', because Pharaoh's daughter drew the baby from the Nile, though many scholars connect it with an Egyptian word meaning 'son' or 'born of'. Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt and receives the Law at Mount Sinai.
Is Moises a Christian name?
Moisés honours Moses, the central prophet of the Hebrew Bible and the lawgiver of Judaism, also revered in Christianity and as the prophet Musa in Islam.
How popular is Moises?
A well-established name across Latin America.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Moises mean?
Moises means 'Drawn out of the water'. It is of Hebrew or Egyptian, via Greek origin.
Is Moises a Christian name?
Moisés honours Moses, the central prophet of the Hebrew Bible and the lawgiver of Judaism, also revered in Christianity and as the prophet Musa in Islam.
How do you pronounce Moises?
Moises is pronounced moy-SES.
Is Moises a boy or girl name?
Moises is usually a boy name.