Moss
A name of English origin, Moss is considered to be a Middle English version of the biblical name Moses. In English, it is believed that Moss was a topographical name for 'someone who lived by a peat bog'. Another meaning of Moss is 'descendant of Moses' or 'born of a God'. Moss is also considered a translation of the Irish word 'maolmona', meaning 'an ancient Gaelic devotee'. The name is popular as a surname and is shared by Howard Moss, a poet who won the National Book Award for Selected Poems in 1972.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
descendant of Moses
Origin
English
Numerology
M is for mild, your mild and gentle way.
O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.
S is for sensible, the practical side.
S is for sensible, the practical side.
Lucky
Moss lucky number is 3.
The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!
Famous People Named Moss
- Moss Hart American playwright
- David Moss aka Lasercorn American YouTuber and member of Smosh Games
Moss in Pop Culture
- Maurice "Moss" Moss from British TV's "The IT Crowd"
- Moss Goodman from TV's "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodds"
- Shaded Moss character from the book series "Warriors" by Erin Hunter
- Briar Moss character in Tamora Pierce's "Circle of Magic" series
