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Maurice Name Meaning

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  • Meaning:a dark-skinned person,a swamp, a dark, black, came,dark-skinned,dark-skinned,maurice how to a girl's name is pronounced maw-reese. it is of latin origin, and the importance of maurice is "dark-skinned, moorish". it is also a anglisierte form of muirgheas (irish, gaelic) "sailor" and, finally, a derivation of the phoenician term "mauharim", that is to say, "ostler". roman called introduced into britain by the normans, and is often used in the 17. saint maurus (sixth century) was a french writer, a saint. see also merrick. the actor maurice chevalier; writer, maurice sendak; composer maurice ravel.
  • Gender:Boy
  • Origin:,english,french,latin

More About The Name maurice

The name Maurice is derived from the Latin name Mauritius, which means "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." It has roots in various languages, including French, English, and Dutch.

Some famous personalities with the name Maurice include:
1. Maurice Ravel: A prominent French composer known for his innovative and influential works, such as "Boléro" and "Pavane for a Dead Princess."
2. Maurice Sendak: A renowned American author and illustrator, best known for his children's book "Where the Wild Things Are."

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