Find out how popular the first name Mosha has been for the last 25 years (from 1999 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mosha by gender

Based on the last 25 years of data, Mosha is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Mosha.

The history of the first name Mosha

The name Mosha is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indian language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. In Sanskrit, the word "mosha" means "stealing" or "taking away," although it is unclear why this particular name would have been derived from this root word.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mosha can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem that is considered one of the longest epic poems in the world. The Mahabharata is estimated to have been composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE, and it contains references to a character named Mosha, who was a warrior in the epic.

In Hindu mythology, there is also a reference to a sage named Mosha, who is mentioned in the Puranas, which are ancient Hindu texts that date back to the 3rd century CE. However, it is unclear if this sage is the same person as the warrior mentioned in the Mahabharata.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mosha was Mosha ibn Kalil, who was a Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century CE. He is known for his work on the calculation of planetary positions and the development of trigonometric tables.

Another notable figure with the name Mosha was Mosha al-Razi, who was a Persian physician and philosopher who lived in the 9th and 10th centuries CE. He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of medicine and is known for his contributions to the fields of pediatrics, ophthalmology, and obstetrics.

In the 12th century, there was a Jewish philosopher named Mosha ben Maimon, also known as Maimonides, who was born in Cordoba, Spain. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Jewish philosophy and is known for his work on the reconciliation of Jewish theology with Aristotelian philosophy.

In the 16th century, there was a Mughal prince named Mosha Khan, who was the son of the Mughal emperor Akbar. He is known for his role in the Mughal-Rajput wars and for his contributions to the development of the Mughal empire.

Finally, in the 19th century, there was an Indian freedom fighter named Mosha Singh Devi, who was born in the state of Uttar Pradesh. He is known for his role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, which was a major uprising against the British rule in India.

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