Moira

Meaning & origin

engliche form of Máire, the Irish form of Mary / Maria, as the name of the mother of Jesus clarified symbol of pure love and deep meaning is not certain; one possibility: "bitterness" Another possibility is an Egyptian origin and a derivation of "mry" (the / the beloved, in the sense of that which is loved / he who is loved), "Mary" is the Greek / Latin origin form, "Miriam," the earlier Aramaic / Hebrew, probably the most common female Christian name

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• Moira Kelly American actress
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