Moira

English

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Etymology 1

From the Ancient Greek meaning fate, from moros, (fate, destiny, doom, lot) from meiresthai, (to receive one's share).

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɔɪɹə

Proper noun

Moira

1. (Greek mythology) The personification of fate.

Related terms

• Moirae

Translations

personification of fate

• Portuguese: moira (pt) f

• Russian: Мо́йра (ru) (Mójra) f 

Etymology 2

Anglicized from Irish Máire, cognate to Mary.

Proper noun

Moira

1. A female given name.

Related terms

• Maureen

Anagrams

• Maori, Māori, Mario, moria