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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).
Dec 7, 2022 · Maurice is a masculine name derived from Mauritius, a Roman soldier and saint. Learn about its popularity, pronunciation, related names, name days and more.
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".
Meaning of Maurice - What does Maurice mean? Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name Maurice for boys.
Maurice (horse), a Thoroughbred racehorse. Maurice (novel), a 1913 novel by E. M. Forster and published in 1971. Maurice (1987 film), a British film based on the novel. Maurice (Shelley), a children's story by Mary Shelley.
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.
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 .
