What origin is the name Moishe?

Moishe comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Moishe — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Moishe

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Moishe

Moishe

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

2 syllables

Moishe is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "Means drawn from the water; the Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Moses.".

With Hebrew roots, Moishe is a boy name that means "Means drawn from the water; the Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Moses.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Means drawn from the water; the Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Moses.

Popularity

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What does Moishe mean?

Moishe is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Means drawn from the water; the Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Moses.".

How popular is Moishe?

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Sister names that go with Moishe

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Moishe.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Names with a similar meaning to Moishe

Moishe means "Means drawn from the water; the Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Moses." — these names share that spirit.

Caleb — "Caleb is a Hebrew name, often linked to kelev 'dog', a symbol of loyalty, or to 'whole-hearted'. Caleb was a faithful spy sent by Moses." (Hebrew)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
James — "James comes from the Late Latin Iacomus, a form of Jacob, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'holder of the heel'. Two apostles bore it." (Hebrew)
Joshua — "Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'God is salvation'. In the Bible, Joshua leads the Israelites after Moses." (Hebrew)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)