Maura name meaning

Gender: Girl
Origin: Latin and Celtic
Usage: English, German, Italian, Irish, Scottish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: ma(u)-ra
Meaning: Sea of Bitterness, Wished-for Child, Rebellion, Sorrow, Dark, Dark-skinned and Bitter
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What does Maura mean?

Renowned Maura is originated from Latin and Celtic is a unisex name, Maura means "Sea of Bitterness, Wished-for Child, Rebellion, Sorrow, Dark, Dark-skinned or Bitter" is used majorly in Italian, Scottish, English, Irish, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and German.

Maura is variant form of biblical and preeminent Mary. Mary is equivalent of Maria in English language. Also Mary is English equivalent of Maria. Widely Accepted Mary is originated from Egyptian and Hebrew languages, Mary means "Wished-for Child, Rebellion and Sea of Bitterness".

Maura is variant form of preeminent and biblical Moira. Moira is English and Irish cognate of Maria. Also Moira is Irish, English and Scottish cognate of Mary. Moira is also form of Maureen in English language.

Moira is also Scottish and Irish cognate of Máire. Moira is also Latin cognate of Greek Μοιρα = Fate, Detiny. Moira means Doom, The Great and Destiny has its origin in Celtic and Greek.

Maura is form of trendy and biblical Maureen. Maureen is form of prominent, biblical and imperishable Mary. Maureen is diminutive of Maria. Maureen is English form of Máirín. Of Hebrew and Latin origin, Famous Maureen, Maureen means "Dark Skinned and Dark".

Maura is feminine of Mauro. Mauro is shortened form of Maurice. Mauro is Italian form of Mauritius. Also Mauro is form of Maurus in Finnish language. Mauro's meaning is Moorish and The Element Maurus Meaning Swarthy Dark Skinned Moor is of Latin origin.

Maura is feminine version of Maurus. Maurus is version of lofty and pious Maurice. Maurus's meaning is The Moor and Dark Skinned is originated from Latin is chiefly used in Swedish and Finnish.

Maura is effeminate form of Moritz. Moritz is version of long standing and outstanding Morris. Moritz is German cognate of Mauritius. Also Moritz is German cognate of Mauritius since the early Middle Ages.

Moritz is also German form of Mauritz. Meaning of Moritz is A Native of Mauritania, Moorish and The Moor is originated from Latin. The name is celebrated on September 21st.

How do I pronounce Maura?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Maura as ma(u)-ra.

Variants of Maura

Maurane, Mary, Maureen, Moira, Maria, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Maaria, Marielle, Mai, Mara, Marea, Adamary, Marigrace, Máirín, Mairin, Moreen, Máire, Maarja, Maraike, Angelamaria, Maite

Names that rhyme with Maura

How popular is the name Maura?

Maura was a common name in United States. Over 19162 babies have been named Maura since 1903. At its zenith in 1964,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 108 years but it is still going strong.

Moreover, the moniker has been to Maura is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1972, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 136 on girl names chart when 51 babies were given the name Maura.

Over 1045 babies in Ireland have been named Maura.

Maura is an uncommon baby name in still in use in England and Wales. In France, it is relatively new, first appeared in 1962.

In Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 but could not make beyond the top 800. In Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 but could not make beyond the top 600.

Over 194 babies in Belgium have been named Maura. But Maura is a popular baby name in Brazil where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Mexico, Italy, Peru, Mozambique, Philippines, Angola, Guatemala, Venezuela, Honduras, Nicaragua, Colombia, Ecuador and El Salvador.

According to our research, at least 330000 people have been bestowed Maura around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181572136
20171244189
20161548143
20151476154
20141410161
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Maura in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands05606190
Finland000134

Here's what numbers has to say about Maura

You should understand not everyone has the same expectations and wishes out of life and themselves. Having this letter as your capstone reveals your self-consumption and self-absorption. You can't be offended or insulted by anyone because you know that an insult is an insult if you accept it as your truth. You believe that your body is a temple that needs to be taken good care of. And so does the soul.

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Famous people named Maura

  • Maura Tombelli, Italian amateur astronomer
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  • Maura Hennigan, American politician
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