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Moira

//ˈmɔɪɹə// name

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The personification of fate, especially as Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos. Greek
  2. 2
    A female given name from Irish.
  3. 3
    A village in County Down, Northern Ireland (Irish grid ref J 1460).
  4. 4
    A local government area in northern Victoria, Australia; in full, the Shire of Moira.
  5. 5
    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).

Etymology

Etymology 1

From the Ancient Greek μοῖρα (moîra).

Etymology 2

Anglicized from Irish Máire, a cognate of Mary. Doublet of Maura.

Etymology 3

From Irish Maigh Rath.

Etymology 4

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