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Name Origin

Moshe is a Hebrew masculine given name meaning 'drawn out' or 'saved from the water'. It refers to the Biblical figure Moses, who was found floating in the Nile River as a baby and later led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.

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Famous People

Moshe Dayan (1915-1981)

Military leader, politician

  • Israeli Minister of Defense during the Six-Day War
  • Key figure in Israel's military history

Moshe Katsav (1945-)

Politician

  • Served as the eighth President of Israel from 2000 to 2007

Moshe Safdie (1938-)

Architect

  • Known for his Brutalist and postmodern architectural style
  • Designed notable buildings such as Habitat 67 in Montreal and the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore

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