Moya
mo-ya
US Popularity:10258
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Bitterness; Beloved, wished-for child; Hill, elevation; Pasture; Lush; Valley; Home; Estate of Modius
Moya is a feminine name offering a mosaic of meanings for your little one to uncover. Hailing from Irish, Spanish, Basque, and Japanese origins, Moya has worldwide appeal, giving it plenty of opportunities to inspire baby. In Ireland, Moya is an Anglicized form of the Irish Máire, a version of Mary, with multiple meanings "bitterness," "beloved," or "wished-for child." Moya is a surname in Spanish that can mean "estate of Modius." In the Basque region, Moya means "hill," "elevation," or "pasture," painting a beautiful pastoral picture. Similarly, in Japanese, the surname Moya's meanings can inspire a variety of idyllic images, such as "lush," "valley," and "home." Whether the baby is a home bird or enjoys roaming, the name Moya will encourage them to cherish the beautiful world around them.
Moya Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2021
#16890
in 2021
- 3225
from 2017
Sources
Behind the Name, Moya (1)(2), September 2019
Behind the Name, Mary, January 2022
Ancestry, Moya Family History
Japanese Names .info, Moya
Name Doctor, Mary
House of Names, Moya History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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