At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dark-skinned (from Latin Maurus, 'a Moor')
- Origin
- Latin; also used as an Irish form of Mary
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MOR-uh
Maura is a Latin; also used as an Irish form of Mary girl's name meaning “dark-skinned (from Latin Maurus, 'a Moor')”.
Meaning & Origin of Maura
Meaning: Dark-skinned (from Latin Maurus, 'a Moor').
Origin: Latin; also used as an Irish form of Mary.
How to Pronounce Maura
Popularity of Maura
● Peak: #468 in 1964 · ● Latest: #1810 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1903–2024.
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