Moritz
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Moritz
Moritz means "dark" or "of the Moor" and derives from the Latin name Mauritius, which comes from the Roman cognomen Mauritius related to Mauretania and the Latin word "maurus" (Moorish/dark).
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Etymology
Moritz means "dark" or "of the Moor" and derives from the Latin name Mauritius, which comes from the Roman cognomen Mauritius related to Mauretania and the Latin word "maurus" (Moorish/dark). The name is primarily used in German-speaking countries and has been borne by notable historical figures including German princes, philosophers, and scientists, with roots in Christian tradition through Saint Maurice, a Romanized Egyptian Christian martyr.
Moritz currently ranks #10,347 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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