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Moria
Pronounced moh-REE-uh /moʊˈriː.ə/Medium
Meaning: Moria is a form of Moriah, the mountain of the Hebrew Bible; the name is usually glossed 'seen by God' or 'chosen by God', though the etymology is debated. It is a well-used girls' name in Israel, which we note.Low
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History & Origin
Moria comes from the Hebrew Moriah, the mountain named in Genesis and later linked by tradition with the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The meaning is usually given as 'seen by God' or 'chosen by God', though scholars debate it, which we note. It is a familiar girls' name in Israel (said 'moh-REE-uh').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and resonant.
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What does the name Moria mean?
Moria comes from Mount Moriah in the Hebrew Bible, usually read as 'seen by God' or 'chosen by God' — though the etymology is debated.
How do you pronounce Moria?
It's said moh-REE-uh /moʊˈriː.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Moria a boy or girl name?
Moria is a girl's name.
How popular is Moria?
Moria is a very rare name for girls in the U.S., though it is familiar in Israel.