Find out how popular the first name Moise has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Moise by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Moise is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 22 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Moise.

The history of the first name Moise

The given name Moise is derived from the Hebrew name Moshe, which is a derivative of the Hebrew verb meaning "to pull out" or "to draw out." This name can be traced back to the Old Testament and the Book of Exodus, where it refers to the prophet Moses, who was drawn out of the Nile River as a baby.

Moise is the French form of the name Moses, and it has been in use in France and other French-speaking regions for centuries. The earliest recorded instance of the name Moise dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in French historical records.

In the Bible, Moses is a central figure in the story of the Exodus, where he leads the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and receives the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai. As such, the name Moise has been a popular choice among Jewish and Christian communities throughout history.

One of the earliest notable figures with the name Moise was Moise de Leon, a Spanish Kabbalist and writer who lived in the 13th century. He is best known for his work on the Zohar, a central text in Jewish mysticism.

Another prominent individual named Moise was Moise Amyraut, a French Protestant theologian and philosopher who lived in the 17th century. He was a leader of the Amyraldian school of thought, which sought to reconcile Calvinism with the idea of universal grace.

In the 19th century, Moise Froissart was a French painter and illustrator known for his Orientalist works depicting scenes from North Africa and the Middle East.

Moise Tshombe was a Congolese politician and leader who served as the first Prime Minister of the secessionist State of Katanga in the 1960s. He played a significant role in the political turmoil that followed the Congo's independence from Belgium.

Moise Kapenda Tshombe was a Congolese musician and bandleader who was influential in the development of Congolese rumba and soukous music in the 20th century.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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