Maurillia
Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Maurillia
Maurillia is a feminine form derived from the Latin name Maurilius, which stems from Mauritius, meaning "of Mauritania" or "dark/swarthy," from the Latin root *maurus* (Moorish/dark).
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Etymology
Maurillia is a feminine form derived from the Latin name Maurilius, which stems from Mauritius, meaning "of Mauritania" or "dark/swarthy," from the Latin root *maurus* (Moorish/dark). The name combines Latin masculine elements with the feminine suffix *-ia*, creating a Latinized female variant.
The name appears primarily in Christian contexts, particularly in Italian and Romance-language cultures during the medieval and Renaissance periods, though it remains quite rare and is not strongly associated with any particular historical figure or widespread cultural tradition.
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Maurillia currently ranks #1,382 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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