Moira

See also: moira

English

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɔɪɹə/
  • Rhymes: -ɔɪɹə

Etymology 1

From the Ancient Greek μοῖρα (moîra).

Proper noun

Moira (plural Moirai)

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

Etymology 2

Anglicized from Irish Máire, cognate to Mary.

Proper noun

Moira (plural Moiras)

  1. A female given name.

Anagrams

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μοῖρα (Moîra).

Proper noun

Moira f

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