Maurene
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Maurene
Maurene is a feminine form of Maurice, derived from the Latin name Mauritius, which comes from "Mauritania" and means "dark" or "of the Moors." The name has roots in the Latin word "maurus," referring to people from North Africa.
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Etymology
Maurene is a feminine form of Maurice, derived from the Latin name Mauritius, which comes from "Mauritania" and means "dark" or "of the Moors." The name has roots in the Latin word "maurus," referring to people from North Africa.
Maurene has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly in the 20th century, with notable bearers including American entertainer Maureen O'Hara (though spelled differently), though the specific spelling "Maurene" is less common than its variant "Maureen."
Maurene currently ranks #9,885 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1954.
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