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Mokosh

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Pronounced MOH-kosh /ˈmo.kɔʃ/Medium

Meaning: From the Slavic Mokosh, of uncertain meaning (variously 'moisture; wetness' or 'the weaver'); the Slavic goddess of the earth, women, fertility, and spinning; routes uncertain; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Moisture; the weaver: Mokosh is the Slavic earth-goddess. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MOH-kosh'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowSlavic
MeaningFrom the Slavic Mokosh, of uncertain meaning (variously 'moisture; wetness' or 'the weaver'); the Slavic goddess of the earth, women, fertility, and spinning; routes uncertain; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Mokosh comes from the Slavic Mokosh, of uncertain meaning (variously 'moisture' or 'the weaver'); the Slavic goddess of the earth and women (routes uncertain, which we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (said 'MOH-kosh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-weaver at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Mokosh is a Slavic name of uncertain meaning (variously 'moisture' or 'the weaver') — the goddess of the earth, women, fertility, and spinning — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the goddess; said 'MOH-kosh').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Mokosh — Slavic mythology; goddess; routes uncertain

Variations

MakoshMokosha

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mokosh mean?

Mokosh is Slavic, of uncertain meaning (variously 'moisture' or 'the weaver'); the goddess of the earth and women. The routes are uncertain. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Mokosh?

It's said MOH-kosh /ˈmo.kɔʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mokosh a boy or girl name?

Mokosh is a girl's name.

How popular is Mokosh?

Mokosh is a very rare name in the U.S.

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