Moya

The first name Moya for girls has various origins. In Swahili, an African language, Moya means 'the heart' or 'the first.'

What does the name Moya mean?

Moya can be traced back to different origins. In Swahili, the name derives from the terms moya, which means 'heart,' and moja, which means 'one.' Furthermore, Moya could be a variant of Maria. There is also a connection to a Spanish surname, which means 'the legacy of Modius,' derived from the Latin word Modianus, which comes from modus, meaning 'measure,' 'manner,' or 'mood.' Swahili is spoken in regions from Tanzania to South Africa.

Where does the name Moya come from?

The feminine first name Moya has its roots in Latin and Swahili and means 'the heart.'

How do you pronounce Moya?

The sound and pronunciation of Moya: The name Moya consists of two syllables and has a gentle sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Mo-ya' [ˈmoːja]. It begins with a rounded, long 'Mo,' which has a calm aura. The soft 'y' flows smoothly into the open final syllable. The concluding 'a' ensures that the name ends on a friendly note. Moya thus conveys a gentle and modern impression - harmonious in its structure and clear in sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Moya is a popular first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045 on the list of most common names for girls. Its best placement was in 2008 at 1,636. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times as a first name, placing it at 3,798 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,930.

Nicknames & pet names

Momo / Moy

Famous people

• Jose Moya Del Pino (artist from Spain)
• Marta Victoria Moya Burges (Argentinian actress)
• Moya Brady (British actress)
• Moya Brennan (singer)
• Moya Dodd (Australian footballer)
• Moya Dyring (Australian artist)
• Moya Henderson (Australian composer)
• Moya O'Sullivan (Australian actress)