Surname · Greek
Μοσς
“of the meadow's fortress”·“from the mossy settlement”
Μοσς is used as a surname.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Moss.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Μοσς is Moss written in the Greek alphabet. In Welsh use, Moss is a short form of Mostyn. Interpretations include “of the meadow's fortress” (Welsh) and “from the mossy settlement” (Welsh). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Μοσς is Moss written in the Greek alphabet. An origin associated with this spelling is English.
Explained through its name family
Μοσς’s family of names
In Greek usage, Μοσς as a surname has a transliteration in Moss.
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Similar names
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“of the day's eye; resembling a flower”
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“resembling the long-legged bird”
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“from the long meadow”
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