Maurina

Maurina is the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish variant of the name Maura, which is considered the feminine form of the Roman name Mauricius, which has its origin in Maurus. The name is interpreted as 'the woman from Mauretania', 'the Maurin', 'the Moorish woman', or 'the dark-skinned woman'.

What does the name Maurina mean?

Maurina is regarded as the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of the name Maura, which is a feminine derivative of the Roman name Mauricius, which in turn is derived from Maurus. The meaning of the girl's name is 'the woman from Mauretania', 'the Maurin', 'the Moorish woman', or 'the dark-skinned woman'. Its roots lie in the Latin term maurus, meaning 'dark-skinned', as well as in the Ancient Greek expressions amaurós (ἀμαυρός) for 'dark, black, the moor' and amáurosi (αμαύρωση) for 'burned, tanned, bronzed'. The name became particularly popular in the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint Maurus, who was known in the 6th century as a student and assistant of Saint Benedict. Additionally, Saint Mauritius in the 4th century contributed to the name's spread, as he is considered the leader of the Theban Legion in Switzerland. Other variants include Maure, Mauricia, Mauritia, Maurizia, Moritza, and Maurane.

Where does the name Maurina come from?

The etymology of Maurina is Latin and means 'the woman from Mauretania'. The Latin term maurus means 'dark-skinned', while the Ancient Greek terms amaurós (ἀμαυρός) mean 'dark, black, the moor' and amáurosi (αμαύρωση) mean 'burned, tanned, bronzed'. The name is common in the languages Italian, Portuguese, Romansh, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Maurina?

Maurina is pronounced approximately as 'Mau-ri-na'.

When is the name day of Maurina?

The name day for Maurina is celebrated on September 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Maurina is a rather rare first name. It has never ranked in the German first name charts. In Austria, the name reached its best position at 604th place in the name charts in 1988. Between 1984 and 2024, Maurina was given as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, placing it at 6,179th. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been given even once there.