Maurice
/mawrees/ English Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Maurice is a English name meaning "Man from Mauritania". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. Derived from the Roman name Mauritius, meaning "Moor" or "dark-skinned". Rooted in the Latin word "maurus", referring to people from Mauretania (North Africa).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Unisex
Phonetic mawrees
IPA mɔɹis
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as mawrees. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Maurice
- · Maurice Chevalier - Entertainer
- · Maurice Sendak - Author
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