Maura
MAW-ra
Girl · Irish
Meaning: Star of the sea, bitter
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Maureen
Girl · Irish · Medium name
- Meaning
- Star of the sea, bitter
- Pronunciation
- maw-REEN
- Origin
- Irish
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
Anglicized form of Irish 'Máirín', a diminutive of Mary.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
VintageClassicSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Irish, Hebrew
Commonly used in: United States, Ireland, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
MaurineEnglish
Variant spelling.
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Full profileSources for this record
Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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