Moira

See also: moira

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɔɪɹə/
• Rhymes: -ɔɪɹə

Etymology 1

From the (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek μοῖρα (moîra).

Proper noun

Moira (plural Moirai)

1. (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
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• Portuguese: Moira f
• Russian: Мо́йра f (Mójra)

Etymology 2

Anglicized from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Irish Máire, cognate to Mary.

Proper noun

Moira (plural Moiras)

1. A female given name from Irish.

Related terms

• Maureen

Anagrams

• Maori, Mario, Māori, Omari, morai, moria

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Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μοῖρα (Moîra).

Proper noun

Moira f

1. (Greek mythology) Moira (personification of fate)