Morris
/mawrihs/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Morris is a English name meaning "Moor". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. Likely derived from the Roman name Mauritius (Latin), meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." May also derive from the medieval name Mauricius.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic mawrihs
IPA mɔɹɪs
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as mawrihs. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Morris
- · Morris Day - Musician
- · Morris Chestnut - Actor
- · Morris Chang - Founder of TSMC
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