Synonyms

Moira

American

[moi-ruh] / ˈmɔɪ rə /

noun

plural

Moirai

Classical Mythology.
1. the personification of fate.
2. Moirai, the Fates. See fate.
(often lowercase) (among ancient Greeks) a person's fate or destiny.
a female given name.

Etymology

Origin of Moira

From Greek moîra “part, portion of booty, one’s portion in life, division (of land, people), political party,” related to Greek méros “a part”

Example Sentences

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Bouma, working with Moira Jardine of the University of St Andrews, focused on an unusual class of M dwarfs known as complex periodic variables.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Earlier this month millionaire businessman and rock drummer Paul McManus confirmed he would fund the action after Moira agreed to transfer the legal rights of the case.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Paul McManus, drummer with the Scottish band Gun and a supporter of Scottish Labour, has now said he will fund the action after Salmond's widow Moira agreed to transfer the legal rights of the case.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

The memorable musings of Catherine O’Hara’s character, Moira Rose, on “Schitt’s Creek” were more than entertainment for me.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

It makes me feel safer, that Moira is here.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

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