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Maurice Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "maurice" is "dark-skinned, moorish", and is used often for "boys".

Name
maurice
Meaning
dark-skinned, moorish
Pronunciation
maw-rees
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Maurice Name Details

The name Maurice is derived from the Latin name Mauricius, which means 'of the Moors' or 'dark-skinned'. The Moors were a group of Muslim inhabitants of the region of Mauretania, in present-day Morocco. The name Maurice gained popularity during the Middle Ages and was used by several European royal families. It has continued to be a popular name in various cultures around the world.

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