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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).
Sep 18, 1987 · Maurice is a drama film directed by James Ivory and starring James Wilby, Rupert Graves and Hugh Grant. It tells the story of a young man's struggle with his sexuality and society in the Edwardian era, adapted from E.M. Forster's novel.
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- Drama, Romance
- James Ivory
- 1987-09-18
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".
May 7, 2024 · Maurice is a French name derived from Latin meaning 'dark' or 'swarthy'. It has been used by saints, emperors, and fictional characters. Learn more about its pronunciation, variants, nicknames, and numerology.
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- Simha (Leo)
Mauritius Island (Mauritian Creole: Lil Moris; French: Île Maurice, pronounced [il moʁis]) is relatively young geologically, having been created by volcanic activity some 8 million years ago. Together with Saint Brandon, Réunion, and Rodrigues, the island is part of the Mascarene Islands .
Jun 13, 2024 · Maurice is a Latin name meaning "dark-skinned" that has been in the US Top 200 for most of the 20th century. Find out its rank, similar names, famous people, and pop culture references on Nameberry.
Jun 21, 2024 · Maurice is a girl's name of French origin meaning "dark-skinned". Maurice is the 980 ranked female name by popularity.
