Maura
[ˈmɔːrə]Meaning
feminine form of Maurus; anglicized form of Máire
Background Story
Maura is a feminine form of Maurus, and an anglicized form of the Irish Máire and the Scottish Gaelic Màiri. It also derives from the Italian Maura, and is related to Moira and the diminutive Maureen. It is used as a given name in many languages, and was borne by an obscure Irish martyr in the 5th century.
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