Moira

Moira Meaning & Origin

About Moira
The name Moira is of Greek origin and means "fate" or "destiny." It is derived from the Greek word "moira," which refers to the three goddesses in Greek mythology who controlled the threads of life and determined the fate of individuals. Moira is a name often associated with strength, determination, and a sense of purpose, reflecting the idea that one's destiny is predetermined and cannot be easily changed.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Moira are female.

Moira Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25.60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OY1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɔɪrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moira in Braille

Here's how to represent Moira in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Moira in braille

How to Spell the Name Moira in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Moira using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Moira in sign language

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