God did more than save the life of Moses for his future calling. He also placed Moses in a position to receive training. Moses grew up in Pharaoh’s household. There, he likely received an education in administration, military matters, and leadership.
In Egypt, a pharaoh was expected to father many children. This showed his strength and power. His sons were often given important civil and military roles. An adopted son of a princess would likely have received this kind of training (see Acts 7:22).
Moses: The princess gave the child an Egyptian name. This name appears in the longer names of many important Egyptians. These include the 18th Dynasty pharaohs Ahmose (1550–1525 BC) and Thutmose (1504–1390 BC).
The name Moses may mean “to give birth” in Egyptian. By using this name, the princess may have suggested that the Nile, which Egyptians honored as a source of life, had given birth to the child.
The Israelites later connected the name Moses with a similar Hebrew word, mashah. This word sounds like the name Moses and means “to lift out.” This connection recalls how the baby was lifted out of the water.