Origin and Meaning of Moriah

The Lord is my teacher

Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew word מוֹרִיָּה (Moriya), which is traditionally associated with the biblical land of Moriah where Abraham was instructed to sacrifice his son Isaac.

• Moriah appears in the Bible as the name of a mountain region; it is often linked to significant events in the Abrahamic faiths.
• In Jewish tradition, Mount Moriah is identified with the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, a site of immense religious significance.
• Moriah is used as both a girl's and boy's name, though it is more commonly given to girls in contemporary contexts.
• The name has seen varying popularity in the United States, experiencing more recognition since the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.
• Variations and related names include Moria, Moriyah, and in some contexts, it could be associated with names like Maria and Mary.