Mojzesz
Mojzesz Origin and Meaning
Mojzesz is the Polish form of Moses, a masculine name with profound historical and religious significance. Moses (Mojżesz in modern Polish spelling) was the biblical prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments. The name derives from Egyptian origins meaning 'son' or possibly from Hebrew 'mashah,' meaning 'to draw out,' referencing how Moses was drawn from the Nile as an infant. In Polish Jewish communities, Mojzesz was a traditional name honoring the biblical figure, maintaining popularity until the mid-20th century. Following the Holocaust and cultural shifts, traditional Jewish names in Poland became less common. While rare today, Mojzesz remains an important cultural marker of Polish Jewish heritage and carries deep historical resonance, connecting bearers to ancient traditions and religious history.