Moira

[moi-ruh]

noun

plural

Moirai 

1. Classical Mythology.

   1. the personification of fate.

   2. Moirai, the Fates. See fate.

2. (often lowercase),  (among ancient Greeks) a person's fate or destiny.

3. a female given name.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Moira¹

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

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