Mauricus
ma(u)-ri-cus
US Popularity:11113
Origin:Greek
Meaning:North African, Moor, Moorish; Dark-skinned
With an unmistakable Latin air, Mauricus has roots in Roman and Greek as an age-old name for boys. This storied moniker derives from Maurus, which comes from a Greek word that means “dark-skinned,” “Moor,” “Moorish,” and “North African.” Maurus and its variants were often given to people from the North African region of Mauretania by the Romans. Where two worlds collide, a name like Mauricus is born, lending your little one a title with universal flair.
How Popular Is The Name Mauricus?
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1987
#7729
in 1987
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