Maurice

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From French Maurice, from Late Latin Mauritius, derived from Maurus(“ Moor; dark, swarthy”). Popularized by a 3rd-century Roman soldier martyr.

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Maurice

masc. proper name, from French Maurice, from Late Latin Mauritius, from Latin Maurus "inhabitant of Mauretania, Moor" (see Moor).