♀ Name Moira

Q: What does the name Moira mean?

Moira means 'destiny' or 'fate' (from ancient Greek 'moíra/μοίρα') and descending from Maria, Moira means 'sea of bitterness', 'drop of the sea', 'star of the sea', 'rebelliousness', 'exalted one', 'beloved' and 'wished for child'.

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Moira is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Moira come from?

Moira is a name from Greek mythology. She was the personifications of destiny. It is also an English form of the Irish name Máire, which derived from the name Maria.

What does the name Moira mean?

Moira means “destiny” or “fate” (from ancient Greek “moíra/μοίρα”) and descending from Maria, Moira means “sea of bitterness”, “drop of the sea”, “star of the sea”, “rebelliousness”, “exalted one”, “beloved” and “wished for child”.

Pronunciation of Moira

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Variants

Moyra Moïra

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Popularity of the name Moira

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