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Mauri
Pronounced MOW-ree /ˈmaʊ.ri/Medium
Meaning: A short form of Maurice/Mauricio/Maurizio, from the Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; Moorish; of Mauretania.' Also a Finnish form of Maurice. A warm, tidy short name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Mauri shortens Maurice, Mauricio, or Maurizio, from the Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; Moorish.' It doubles as a Finnish form of Maurice and reads as a friendly short name, rare in U.S. data (said 'MOW-ree').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, as a short form or standalone. Rare, warm, and compact.
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What does the name Mauri mean?
Mauri is a short form of Maurice/Mauricio, from the Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; Moorish.'
How do you pronounce Mauri?
It's said MOW-ree /ˈmaʊ.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Mauri a boy or girl name?
Mauri is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Mauri?
Mauri is a rare name for boys in the U.S.