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Maura

OriginAnglicized variation of Maire, Finnish, Irish variation of Mary"sweet; drop of the sea, bitter"
Meaning"sweet; drop of the sea, bitter"
GenderGirl

About Maura

Variation of Maureen

2 syllables.

As of September 2026, Maura ranked #1640 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #468 in 1964, Nameberry popularity #837.

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