What Moisés means
Moisés is a boy name of Egyptian origin meaning "son, born of". It comes from probably Egyptian mes (son, born of); Exodus 2:10 links it to Hebrew masha (to draw out). It is pronounced moy-SES.
The drawn out of the water reading in Exodus is generally considered a folk etymology. Moisés Sáenz, educator.
About this meaning. The etymology is uncertain or disputed. The reading above is the best-supported one; popular baby-name sites often give a more romantic gloss that the dictionaries do not confirm.
Nicknames in Mexico: Moy. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: a common name in Mexico.
