Given name

Moïra

“fate”

Moïra is a feminine given name from Ancient Greek. It is used in French.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Moïra goes back to Ancient Greek Μοῖρα, meaning “fate.”

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Where it comes from

Moïra comes from Ancient Greek.

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How it developed

From Ancient Greek Μοῖρα.

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Across languages 4

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Ancient Greek

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Ancient Greek

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Ancient Greek

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Ancient Greek

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Ancient Greek

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