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The meaning and history of the name Moira.


MOIRA

Anglicized form of MÁIRE. It also coincides with Greek Μοιρα (Moira) meaning "fate, destiny", the singular of Μοιραι, the Greek name for the Fates. They were the three female personifications of destiny in Greek mythology.


Usage: English, Irish, Scottish
Short Forms: MAIRENN, MÁIRÍN, MAUREEN
Variants: MÁIRE, MAURA, MOYRA
Popularity: *Popularity is given by the percentage of usage over the years.