Movses
Armenian form of Moses
GenderBoyOriginArmenianSay itMOHV-sessPopularityUncommon
Pronounced MOHV-sess
About the name Movses
Movses is the Armenian form of Moses, honoring the father of Armenian history, Movses Khorenatsi, alongside its biblical roots. It's a name of wisdom and leadership.
Wise and guiding, a natural teacher and leader.
Fun fact
Movses Khorenatsi's 5th-century History of Armenia remains a foundational text of Armenian identity.
Nicknames for Movses
Movso
Variations
Famous people named Movses
- Movses Khorenatsi (historian)
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