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Moiraine

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Pronounced moy-RAYN /mɔɪˈreɪn/Medium

Meaning: Moiraine is a fictional name coined by Robert Jordan for Moiraine Damodred, an Aes Sedai in The Wheel of Time. It echoes Moira (from Greek/Irish, 'fate; star of the sea'). A literary coinage.Low

In 30 seconds: A name from fantasy: Moiraine is the Aes Sedai Moiraine Damodred in The Wheel of Time - echoing Moira ('fate'), said 'moy-RAYN'.

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MeaningMoiraine is a fictional name coined by Robert Jordan for Moiraine Damodred, an Aes Sedai in The Wheel of Time. It echoes Moira (from Greek/Irish, 'fate; star of the sea'). A literary coinage.

History & Origin

Moiraine is a fictional coinage from Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time, the name of the Aes Sedai Moiraine Damodred. It echoes Moira ('fate'). It reads elegant and mysterious. A flowing sound (said 'moy-RAYN').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, literary, and mysterious.

Did you know? Moiraine was coined by author Robert Jordan for a powerful, guiding character in The Wheel of Time; it echoes Moira, a name tied to 'fate.' A literary pick.

Overall data confidence 34%

References - Moiraine — Fictional; Wheel of Time; echoes Moira

Variations

MoiraMoyraineMoraine

Nicknames

MoiraRain

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moiraine mean?

Moiraine is a fictional coinage from The Wheel of Time (Moiraine Damodred); it echoes Moira ('fate').

How do you pronounce Moiraine?

It's said moy-RAYN /mɔɪˈreɪn/ — 2 syllables.

Is Moiraine a boy or girl name?

Here Moiraine is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Moiraine?

Moiraine is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.