Moya

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Moya varies depending on the origin, but generally, it represents power, great, wind, or mine.
Pronunciation
MOI-uh
MOY-ah
Popularity
The popularity of Moya in the world is quite low but it has been consistently used over time. It is ranked at 5585th among all baby names for girls in the United States. It is a popular name in South Africa.

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Moya Name meanings & History

The name Moya has multiple origins. It is a unisex name that has Irish, African, and Spanish origins. In Irish, it means "great" or "big". In African, it means "wind". In Spanish, it means "mine". The meaning of Moya varies depending on the origin, but generally, it represents power, great, wind, or mine. Meaning "estate of Modius" from the Latin Modianus, with Modius derived from the Latin modus meaning 'measure'. Traditionally a Spanish surname deriving from Moya, in Cuenca, or similarly named places in Valencia, Lugo, and the Canary Island. The name Moya is used as a first name for babies born into English-speaking families. It can be used by families of Irish, African, or Spanish descent. It is a popular unisex name.

Zodiac Sign of Moya: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Moya:

M: Memory,Memorabilia,Mushy,Maternal,Manipulative,Mother,Mommy

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

A: Assertive,Action,Argumentative,Ambitious,Aggressive,Angry

Moya is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Rough name

2.) Moya (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: "Woman of the Sea" (Irish), "Spirit" or "Wind" (African), "Mine" (Spanish)


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Cartoon of Moya

Description: Various (Irish, African, Spanish). "Woman of the Sea" (Irish), "Spirit" or "Wind" (African), "Mine" (Spanish). Meaning "estate of Modius" from the Latin Modianus, with Modius derived from the Latin modus meaning 'measure'. Traditionally a Spanish surname deriving from Moya, in Cuenca, or similarly named places in Valencia, Lugo, and the Canary Island. Moya is a name that can be used for a baby girl. It is a unique and unisex name that can be easy to pronounce and spell.

3.) Moya (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) mother

Other Forms: Moy


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