Maurits
About Maurits
Historically, the name gained significance in the Netherlands through Maurice of Nassau (Maurits van Nassau), a key military leader during the Dutch Revolt against Spain in the 16th-17th centuries. While primarily found in the Netherlands and occasionally in Flemish-speaking parts of Belgium, Maurits remains a name with strong Dutch cultural associations. Though less common than international variants like Maurice, Morris, or Moritz, the name continues to be used in Dutch families, often to honor family traditions or historical connections.
Pronounced mow-RITS.
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Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
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Maurits on lists
Famous Mauritss
- Maurits Willem Pieter Hendrik
Prince of Orange,Nassau, van Vollenhoven, son of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands
- Maurits van Rooijen
Dutch historian
- Maurits Karel Maria Willem Sabbe
Flemish novelist
- Maurits William Albert van Nierop
Dutch cricketer
- Maurits Christopher Hansen
Norwegian novelist
- Maurits August Philips of Nassau
son of King William I of Orange
- Willem Frederik Maurits Alexander Hendrik Karel
birth name of Prince Maurice of the Netherlands, son of King William III