Maura

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Possibly from the Gaelic "mor" meaning "great" or the feminine form of Maurus prominently used in Ireland. The name of a saint who was martyred during the 4th century. Its been in popular use since 1948 and peaked during the 1960s.

Origin: Celtic; Gaelic
Gender: Female
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Variations: Maurice +; Maurus +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Mora +; + Add an Alternative
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