Moriah
/moɾja/from spelling rules
Moriah is a proper name used for a person in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/moɾja/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may confuse Moriah with Mora, which is a common surname and also the word for 'blackberry'.
- Spanish names ending in 'ah' are rare and usually indicate a foreign origin, as traditional Spanish feminine names typically end in a simple 'a'.
- Due to the influence of English and Hebrew naming trends, Moriah is seen as a modern or international name in Spanish contexts rather than a traditional Hispanic one.
Examples in context
- Moriah es mi mejor amiga.Moriah is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Moriah?Do you know Moriah?
- Moriah vive en Madrid.Moriah lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- Mateo¿Has visto a Moriah hoy?Have you seen Moriah today?
- MaríaNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- MateoPensé que ella vendría.I thought she was coming.
- MaríaTal vez Moriah tiene mucho trabajo.Maybe Moriah has a lot of work.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
