Moira

See also: moira

English

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈmɔɪɹə/
Rhymes: -ɔɪɹə

Etymology 1

From the Ancient Greek μοῖρα (moîra).

Proper noun

Moira (plural Moirai)

(Greek mythology) The personification of fate, especially as Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos.

Related terms

Moirae

Translations

personification of fate

Finnish: Moira
French: Moire (fr) f

Portuguese: Moira f
Russian: Мо́йра f (Mójra)

Etymology 2

Anglicized from Irish Máire, cognate to Mary.

Proper noun

Moira (plural Moiras)

A female given name.

Related terms

Maureen

Anagrams

Maori, Mario, Māori, Omari, morai, moria

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μοῖρα (Moîra).

Proper noun

Moira f

(Greek mythology) Moira (personification of fate)

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