Maura Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAW-rah / /ˈmɔːrə/

Irish; Latin

Meaning

Irish: 'sea of bitterness'; Latin: 'lady' or 'mistress'

Historical & Cultural Background

Maura is derived from the Irish name Maolmhuire, which means 'sea of bitterness'. It is also related to the Latin name Maria, which has been widely used in various cultures. The name has been popular in Ireland and among Irish communities worldwide. It has seen usage in various forms across different languages and cultures.

Similar Names

LauraMaraMoiraMoriahMiraMaelMarek

Variants

  • Mora
  • Maureen

International Variants

  • Maura (Italian)
  • Mara (Hebrew)
  • Maire (Irish)

Famous people named Maura

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Fictional characters named Maura

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Sibling Suggestions

MarkMatthewMiloMasonMaddoxMiles

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maura was first seen in the United States in 1982. Maura has ranked as high as #1144 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Maura has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Maura

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19825