Moises
Meaning of Moises
Moises is a masculine name with origins in both American English and Spanish. In American English, it is pronounced as moi-ZES (/mɔɪˈzɛz/), while in Spanish, it is pronounced as MOY-sehs (/mojˈses/). The name has a biblical significance, being the Spanish and Portuguese form of Moses. Moises has been used as a given name for boys for many years, with varying levels of popularity. In recent years, it has maintained a relatively stable ranking within the top 600 names for newborn boys in the United States. However, its usage has shown some decline since its peak popularity in the late 2000s. Despite this, Moises remains a strong and meaningful choice for parents looking for a name with biblical ties and multicultural appeal.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as moi-ZES (/mɔɪˈzɛz/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as MOY-sehs (/mojˈses/)
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Notable People Named Moises
| Moises Henriques - Moisés Constantino Henriques is an Australian international cricketer known for his all-round skills and for being the first cricketer born in Portugal to play for Australia in an international match. |
| Moises Tablante is a Venezuelan professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Orlando City B in MLS Next Pro. |
| Moisés de Lemos Martins is a prominent full professor and director of the Communication and Society Research Centre at the University of Minho, known for his work in sociology, communication theory, and cultural studies. |
| Moisés Alou is a Dominican-American former MLB outfielder known for his impressive 17-season career and impressive batting stats. |
| Moisés Arias is an American actor known for his roles in Hannah Montana, The Kings of Summer, Monos, and other films such as Pitch Perfect 3 and Ender's Game. |
| Moisés Baute Curbelo is a former Enfusion heavyweight champion and a Spanish heavyweight kickboxer with experience in SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship. |
| Moisés Villarroel - Moisés Fermín Villarroel Ayala is a Chilean football manager and former midfielder. |
