Irish girl name
Maura Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Maura means form of mary; also dark (latin). Irish form of Mary; also linked to Latin Maurus, meaning dark.
Maura is used in Ireland as a form of Mary, from the Irish Máire. It is also connected to the Latin name Maurus, meaning dark-skinned, which was borne by early saints. The name was widely used in Ireland through the twentieth century and is now more often found among older generations. It is pronounced MAW-ra, though some Irish speakers say it closer to MOY-ra. It is related to Moira and Maureen.
Pronunciation by a native speaker.
How to pronounce Maura
MAW·ra
Maura has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Maura
MauryaMoraMoiraMaurine
Well-known people named Maura
Maura Tierney, Maura Higgins.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maura mean?
Maura means "form of mary; also dark (latin)". Irish form of Mary; also linked to Latin Maurus, meaning dark.
How do you pronounce Maura?
Maura is pronounced MAW-ra.
What is the origin of Maura?
Maura is an Irish girl name. In Irish it is written Máire.
How many syllables are in Maura?
Maura has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Maura?
Other spellings and forms include Maurya, Mora, Moira, Maurine.