"Moses" meaning in English

See Moses in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈməʊzɪs/ [UK], /ˈmoʊzəz/ [US] Audio: en-us-Moses.ogg [US] Forms: Moses
Head templates: {{proper noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Moses was the brother of Aaron who was the first high priest of Israel.
    Sense id: simple-Moses-en-name-YzU0k1~S
  2. Moses is a male given name.
    Sense id: simple-Moses-en-name-SKqi587B Categories (other): Given names, Male given names
     
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