US Popularity:6890
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Dark-skinned; Moorish
Maurus is a masculine name of Latin origin, and is the base for popular names like Maurice and Morris. It translates to “Moorish,” which used to refer to anyone from present-day North Africa, as well as “dark-skinned.” This can be a great way to celebrate the traits that baby inherited from their family tree. If you plan on sharing your faith with your little one, Maurus was also the name of mulitple saints back in the day, giving your little one plenty of inspiration.

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1954
#8808
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