Etymology

Moira

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Today it means: The personification of fate, especially as Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos. Full definition →

Ancient Greek μοῖρα
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Moira · proper noun1

  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromμοῖρα
  2. English todayMoira

From the Ancient Greek μοῖρα (moîra).

Moira · proper noun2

  1. Irish · derived fromMáire
  2. English todayMoira

Anglicized from Irish Máire, a cognate of Mary. Doublet of Maura.

Moira · proper noun3

  1. Irish · derived fromMaigh Rath
  2. English todayMoira

From Irish Maigh Rath.

Moira · proper noun4

Unknown

Words from the same roots

Ancient Greekμοῖρα all →

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IrishMáire all →

Mauramaire

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