Find out how popular the first name Moshie has been for the last 1 years (from 2019 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Moshie by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Moshie is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Moshie.

The history of the first name Moshie

The name Moshie originates from the Hebrew language, tracing its roots back to ancient Semitic cultures of the Middle East. It is believed to have derived from the biblical Hebrew name Moshe, meaning "drawn out" or "pulled out," referring to the story of Moses being rescued from the Nile River as a baby.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Moshie can be found in the Torah, the central text of Judaism, where it is used as a variant spelling of Moses. This connection to the biblical figure of Moses, one of the most revered prophets in Abrahamic religions, has imbued the name with a sense of divine significance and leadership throughout history.

During the Middle Ages, the name Moshie gained popularity among Jewish communities across Europe, where it was often used as a diminutive form of Moses or as a separate name in its own right. Several notable figures from this period bore the name, including Moshie ben Maimon (1135-1204), a renowned Jewish philosopher and Torah scholar from Spain.

As Jewish communities migrated and settled in different parts of the world, the name Moshie continued to be passed down through generations. In the 19th century, Moshie Zabara (1812-1886), an influential Moroccan-born Jewish scholar and kabbalist, contributed to the preservation and dissemination of Jewish mystical traditions.

In more recent times, the name Moshie has been associated with various cultural and artistic figures. Moshie Oysher (1888-1958) was a celebrated Yiddish actor and singer known for his performances in the United States and Europe. Moshie Naor (1934-2013) was an Israeli painter and sculptor whose works explored themes of identity and cultural heritage.

Another notable figure was Moshie Feldstein (1914-1981), a Canadian businessman and philanthropist who co-founded one of the largest retail chains in Canada and was actively involved in various charitable organizations supporting Jewish communities.

While the name Moshie may not be as common today as it was in previous centuries, it continues to carry a rich historical legacy, rooted in the ancient Semitic cultures of the Middle East and the biblical traditions of Judaism.

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