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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"It has to stay here, it has to be somewhere in Moira itself, because there is such a demand," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

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

He said the party would continue to support Salmond's widow Moira in court action against the Scottish government.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Moira was there for me off and on as I tried to settle into a new life and stop the pattern of moving every couple years.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

After a moment Moira called to Aunt Elizabeth: the toilet was overflowing, could Aunt Elizabeth come and fix it?

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

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