Moira

Girl

Moira is a girl's name of Irish/Greek origin meaning "Irish form of Mary or Maura; derived from Latin meaning dark.". It is pronounced MWA-rah. Today it is a popular name (popularity 80/100).

Irish/Greek origin · /MWA-rah/ · literary

Meaning: Irish form of Mary or Maura; derived from Latin meaning dark.

Popularity 80/1002 syllablesPeaked 1963→ Stable

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Frequently asked questions about Moira

What does Moira mean?

Moira means "Irish form of Mary or Maura; derived from Latin meaning dark.". It is of Irish/Greek origin.

Is Moira a boy or girl name?

Moira is traditionally a girl's name.

How popular is Moira?

Moira is a popular, familiar name, with a popularity score of 80/100. It was most popular in the 1960s.

How is Moira pronounced?

Moira is pronounced MWA-rah.

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