Maureese

English and French from Latin
"dark-skinned"

Maureese Origin and Meaning

The name Maureese is a boy's name.

Maureese appears to be an uncommon masculine given name with limited documented usage. The name may be a variant spelling of Maurice, which has well-established French and Latin origins derived from the Roman name Mauritius, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish.' The spelling variation 'Maureese' could be influenced by phonetic spelling traditions or represent a deliberate modification to create a distinctive version of the name. Maurice has been used across many cultures and countries for centuries, while this specific spelling variation is much more recent and less common. The '-eese' ending creates a different phonetic emphasis than the traditional pronunciation of Maurice. As with many name variations that emerged in the 20th century, Maureese represents the trend of adapting traditional names with alternative spellings. The name remains quite rare in usage records and demographic data.