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Female

Moira

Name Meaning:

Irish form of Mary (Hebrew Miryam). Also coincides with Greek Moira (Μοῖρα), meaning "fate" or "destiny." The Moirai were the Fates in Greek mythology.

Noteable Namesakes

Moira Shearer (Ballerina/Actress); Moira Rose (Character in Schitt's Creek); Moirai (Greek Fates)

Origin

Irish/Greek

Popularity

US: Unranked, UK: #423

Variations/Nicknames

Maura; Moyra; Mori

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