What Maurice means?

The name Maurice is derived from the ancient Roman family name Mauritius. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "maurus," meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." The name was commonly used in medieval Europe and is still popular in many countries today.

Here are some additional meanings and variations of the name Maurice:

Morits (Scandinavian): Variant of Maurice.

Mori (Japanese): This is a popular Japanese given name derived from the root word "mori," which carries multiple meanings, including "forest," "wood," "protect," "guard," or "clan."

Moritz (German): Variant of Maurice.

Mauritius (Latin): This is the original Roman family name from which Maurice originated.

Moisés (Portuguese): Variant of Moses.

Mauricio (Portuguese and Spanish): Variant of Maurice.

Mauro (Italian and Spanish): Variant of Maurice.

Mauritz (Swedish): Variant of Maurice.

Mawri (Māori): This is a Māori name that means "brown" or "dark-skinned."

It's worth noting that the meanings of names can vary across different cultures and languages.