Sophia Rodriguez

By Sophia Rodriguez
Cultural Naming Expert

Updated on September 04, 2024

Moia

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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Great; Mother

Moia is a feminine name of Greek origin inspired by Maia. This musical name breathes divinity and grace with its meanings “great” and “mother.” In Greek mythology, Maia is one of the Pleiades, daughters of the Amazonian queen, and mother to the messenger god Hermes. Maia also has roots in Roman religion, where she embodied the concept of increase or growth. Moia changes the tone of this name with its rich “o” sound while maintaining a classical edge linked to mythical wonder.

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