Moshe
Meaning of Moshe
Moshe—pronounced MOH-sheh—sails across history like a sturdy gondola on the Grand Canal, carrying with it the ancient Hebrew tale of a child drawn out of the water who would one day part seas. Rooted in the Biblical story of Moses, the name evokes images of leadership, resolve, and laws etched in stone, yet it wears a warm, everyday smile, rather like a nonna sliding a fresh focaccia from the oven. In the United States, Moshe has hovered steadily in the mid-hundreds for decades—never a flashy prima donna, but a reliable baritone in the national chorus, logging roughly 600 newborn bearers in recent years. Parents who choose Moshe often appreciate its dual personality: scholarly on paper, playful at the playground. One moment it conjures incense and ancient scrolls; the next, it clinks espresso cups under the Tuscan sun. For families seeking a name that feels both time-tested and vibrantly alive, Moshe offers a passport stamped with faith, fortitude, and just a pinch of Mediterranean zest.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as MOH-sheh (/moʊˈʃe/)
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Notable People Named Moshe
| Moshe Dayan was an Israeli military leader and politician who became a worldwide symbol of Israel's fighting spirit through his key roles in major conflicts. |
| Moshe Shem Tov, the first chairman of Acha, established leadership training for young Deaf individuals to cultivate future leaders for the organization. |
| Moshe Sharett served as Israel's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, playing a key role in its independence and early diplomatic efforts. |
| Moshe Safdie is an Israeli-Canadian-American architect renowned for his socially responsible designs, including iconic projects like Habitat 67, Marina Bay Sands, and Jewel Changi Airport. |
| Moshe Feinstein was a highly influential Orthodox Jewish rabbi and legal authority whose rulings continue to shape modern Jewish practice. |
| Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Glasner was a Hungarian Talmudic scholar who served as chief rabbi of Klausenburg, authored the classic commentary Dor Revi'i, and helped found the Mizrachi Zionist movement. |
| Moshe Sternbuch is a British-born Israeli Haredi rabbi who serves as the ga'avad of the Edah HaChareidis in Jerusalem and as the rabbi of the Gra Synagogue in Har Nof. |
| Moshe Arens was an Israeli aeronautical engineer who became a prominent politician, serving as Defense Minister and ambassador to the U.S. |
| Moshe Hogeg is an Israeli businessman. |
| Moshe Shilo was a microbiologist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem who pioneered aquatic microbiology and modern microbial ecology, earning the 1978 Fisher Award. |
| Moshe Waldoks is an American rabbi who co-edited The Big Book of Jewish Humor. |
| Moshe Mordechai Epstein was a leading twentieth-century Talmudist, rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Knesseth Yisrael in Slabodka, and a founder of Hadera. |
| Moshe ibn Habib served as the Rishon LeZion, Hakham Bashi, and head of a major yeshiva in Jerusalem. |
| Moshe Wilensky was a pioneering Israeli composer, lyricist, and pianist who won the Israel Prize for his influential contributions to Israeli song. |
| Moshe Nativ was an IDF Major General and former head of the Manpower Directorate. |
