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Meaning of Maurice - What does Maurice mean? Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name Maurice for boys.
Maurice is a traditionally masculine given name, also used as a surname. It originates as a French name derived from the Latin Mauritius or Mauricius and was subsequently used in other languages. Its popularity is due to Mauritius , a saint of the Theban Legion (died 287).
Maurice as a boys' name is pronounced maw-REESE. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Maurice is " dark -skinned, Moorish". Also possibly an anglicized form of Muirgheas ( Irish, Gaelic) "seafarer" and ultimately derive from the Phoenician term "mauharim", meaning "easterner".
Jun 13, 2024 · Maurice Origin and Meaning. The name Maurice is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "dark-skinned". In the USA, Maurice was in the Top 200 for most of the 20th century; since 1990, however, it has been on a slow and steady decline.
Dec 7, 2022 · Saint Maurice was a 3rd-century Roman soldier from Egypt. He and the other Christians in his legion were supposedly massacred on the orders of Emperor Maximian for refusing to worship Roman gods. Thus, he is the patron saint of infantry soldiers. This name was borne by a 6th-century Byzantine emperor.
May 7, 2024 · Origin, Meaning, And History Of Maurice. Maurice is traditionally a first name given to boys but is also used in some countries as a surname. The name has French roots and is derived from Late Latin ‘Mauritius’, which, in turn, is derived from ‘Maurus’ meaning ‘dark,’ or ‘swarthy.’. It can also denote a person from Mauritania or ...
3 days ago · Maurice is a girl's name of French origin meaning "dark-skinned". Maurice is the 980 ranked female name by popularity.
