Moira.
The personification of fate, especially as Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos.
Meaning & usage
The personification of fate, especially as Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos.
Where this word comes from
From the Ancient Greek μοῖρα (moîra).
A female given name from Irish.
Where this word comes from
Anglicized from Irish Máire, a cognate of Mary. Doublet of Maura.
A village in County Down, Northern Ireland (Irish grid ref J 1460).
A village in Ashby Woulds parish, North West Leicestershire district, Leicestershire, England, named after the earldom of Moira in Northern Ireland (OS grid ref SK3115).
A town in Franklin County, New York, United States, named after the Earl of Moira.
Where this word comes from
From Irish Maigh Rath.
A local government area in northern Victoria, Australia; in full, the Shire of Moira.
Where this word comes from
Unknown
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