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.”

name

In Greek mythology, the personification of fate or destiny.

"The ancient Greeks believed Moira governed the length of every human life."

A female given name of Irish origin.

"Moira moved to Dublin after finishing university."

How to use Moira

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the Greek concept/goddess of fate, or a common Irish woman's name.

Word forms

Moirai plural, Moiras plural

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Etymology

From the Ancient Greek word moîra, meaning "fate" or "portion."

Origin: Ancient Greek

Rhymes for Moira

Ira lira Mira Kira Keira Amira Akira Shira Elvira Samira Indira Vieira

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Frequently asked questions

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.