Moishe - Unique Boy Names

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Moishe

/ˈmɔɪʃə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Drawn from the water

Represents deliverance, leadership, and divine purpose, rooted in the biblical story of Moses being rescued from the Nile and chosen to lead the Israelites out of slavery.

Symbolism

Embodies resilience, spiritual guidance, and the role of a prophet or liberator; symbolizes hope and faith amid adversity.

Etymology: Derived from the Hebrew name 'Moshe' (מֹשֶׁה), meaning 'drawn out' of water, via Yiddish adaptation 'Moishe' as a common Eastern European Jewish variant.

Style & Origin

traditional
unique
ancient

Cultural Background

Of Yiddish origin, Moishe is a vernacular form of Moses used primarily within Ashkenazi Jewish commu

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