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

Popularity of Moises by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Moises is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Moises being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 548 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Moises.

The history of the first name Moises

The name Moises has its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the Hebrew name Moshe, which is believed to have been first used around the 13th century BCE. The name is thought to be related to the Hebrew word "mashah," meaning "to draw out," possibly referring to the biblical story of Moses being drawn out of the water as a baby.

In the Old Testament of the Bible, Moses is a central figure, known as the prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai. His story is recounted in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, making him one of the most significant figures in the Abrahamic religions.

The earliest recorded use of the name Moises can be found in the Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, where the name appears as "Moyses." In Latin texts, the name was written as "Moses," which later evolved into the Spanish and Portuguese form "Moises."

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Moises. One of the earliest was Moises Maimonides (1138-1204), a renowned Jewish philosopher, astronomer, and rabbi who lived in Spain and Egypt. Another was Moises Amyraut (1596-1664), a French Protestant theologian and author.

In the 19th century, Moises Ville, a colony in Argentina, was established in 1889 and named after a Jewish philanthropist and educator, Moises Ville. Moises Castellanos (1853-1915) was a prominent Mexican writer and journalist, known for his contributions to the Mexican literary renaissance.

In the 20th century, Moises Treviño Gallegos (1897-1975) was a Mexican general and politician who served as the Secretary of National Defense during the Mexican Revolution. Moises Sandoval (1949-present) is a Mexican singer and actor, known for his contributions to the regional Mexican music genre.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Moises throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence across different cultures and time periods.

Data source

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