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Mauri

♀ Girl

Pronounced MOR-ee /ˈmɔr.i/High

Meaning: A short form of Maureen/Maurice — from the Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; a Moor/North African'; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Dark-skinned; a Moor: Mauri is a short form of Maureen/Maurice. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA short form of Maureen/Maurice — from the Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; a Moor/North African'; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#16437 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 838

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119482025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mauri is a short form of Maureen/Maurice — from the Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; a Moor/North African' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'MOR-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form for both sexes. Rare, dark-skinned at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Maureen/Maurice comes from the Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; a Moor' — Mauri is a short form, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MOR-ee').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Maureen — nickname; unisex; routes layered

Variations

MauryMaurieMori

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mauri mean?

Mauri is a short form of Maureen/Maurice — Latin 'dark-skinned; a Moor'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mauri?

It's said MOR-ee /ˈmɔr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mauri a boy or girl name?

Mauri is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Mauri?

Mauri is a very rare name in the U.S.

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