name
Moira
MOY-ruh
Moira (name) means In Greek mythology, the personification of fate or destiny. Example: “The ancient Greeks believed Moira governed the length of every human life.”
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1
In Greek mythology, the personification of fate or destiny.
"The ancient Greeks believed Moira governed the length of every human life."
2
A female given name of Irish origin.
"Moira moved to Dublin after finishing university."
How to use Moira
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the Greek concept/goddess of fate, or a common Irish woman's name.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Moirai, Moiras
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Etymology
From the Ancient Greek word moîra, meaning "fate" or "portion."
Rhymes for Moira
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What does “Moira” mean?
The word “Moira” means in Greek mythology, the personification of fate or destiny. In plain terms, either the Greek concept/goddess of fate, or a common Irish woman's name.
How do you pronounce “Moira”?
“Moira” is pronounced MOY-ruh (/ˈmɔɪɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Moira” in a sentence?
Here is “Moira” used in a sentence: “The ancient Greeks believed Moira governed the length of every human life.”
What part of speech is “Moira”?
“Moira” is a name.
Where does the word “Moira” come from?
The word “Moira” comes from Ancient Greek. From the Ancient Greek word moîra, meaning "fate" or "portion.".
How many meanings does “Moira” have?
“Moira” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Greek mythology, the personification of fate or destiny.
