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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMaurice
/ˈmɔːrɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A male given name of Latin origin.
"Maurice is a common name in many English-speaking countries." - 2
A historical or cultural figure, often referring to Saint Maurice, a Christian martyr.
"Saint Maurice is celebrated in various traditions for his bravery."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name Maurice is derived from the Latin name 'Mauritius', which means 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'. It was popularized in the Middle Ages and has been used in various cultures, often associated with saints and historical figures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Maurice" is said worldwide
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Maurice
Transliteration: Mo-rees
"Maurice est un prénom courant en France."
Maurice
Transliteration: Mau-ris
"Maurice ist ein beliebter Name in Deutschland."
Maurizio
Transliteration: Mau-rits-io
"Maurizio è un nome comune in Italia."
Mauricio
Transliteration: Mau-ri-cio
"Mauricio es un nombre popular en España."
Maurício
Transliteration: Mau-ri-cio
"Maurício é um nome comum em Portugal."
मॉरिस
Transliteration: Morris
"मॉरिस एक सामान्य नाम है।"
莫里斯
Transliteration: Mò lǐ sī
"莫里斯是一个常见的名字。"
모리스
Transliteration: Mo-ris
"모리스는 흔한 이름입니다."
モーリス
Transliteration: Mōrisu
"モーリスは一般的な名前です。"
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