Boy name
Maurits name meaning
“from ancient Mauretania”
Maurits is a masculine name meaning from ancient Mauretania. It is the Dutch form of Latin Mauritius, derived from Maurus, meaning from Mauretania or Moor. Alongside this linguistic background, Saint Maurice also contributed to the naming tradition associated with Mauritius and its Dutch form Maurits.
What does Maurits mean?
From ancient Mauretania
In Indonesian: berasal dari Mauretania kuno
Origin and cultural usage of Maurits
Maurits is a Dutch form of Latin Mauritius, derived from Maurus ‘from Mauretania’ or ‘Moor’. Saint Maurice also contributed to its naming tradition.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Maurits
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Maurits, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Maurits: from ancient Mauretania
- Juan: God is gracious
- Valentine: strong and healthy
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Maurits Ezra Christiano
Meaning of each word
- Maurits: from ancient Mauretania
- Ezra: help or assistance
- Christiano: follower of Christ
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Maurits Tinus
Meaning of each word
- Maurits: from ancient Mauretania
- Tinus: of Mars; great, venerable
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Meaning of each word
- Eliezer: God is my help
- Maurits: from ancient Mauretania
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
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Maurits Timothy
Meaning of each word
- Maurits: from ancient Mauretania
- Timothy: one who honors God
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Meaning of each word
- Maurits: from ancient Mauretania
- Ruben: behold, a son
- Kevin: fair or gentle birth
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How to pronounce Maurits
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮅᮛᮤᮒ᮪ᮞ᮪ |
Is Maurits a boy’s name?
Yes, Maurits is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Maurits ranks #2,034 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Maurits
Famous people named Maurits
- Maurits Mantiri · b. 1965
- Maurits Alex Paath · b. 1950
- Maurits H Feonale
- Maurits Hendrik Rumsayor
- Maurits Louis Aronggear · b. 1962
- Maurits Mantiri · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Maurits
What is the meaning of Maurits?
Maurits means from ancient Mauretania. Maurits is a Dutch form of Latin Mauritius, derived from Maurus ‘from Mauretania’ or ‘Moor’. Saint Maurice also contributed to its naming tradition.
Is Maurits a boy’s name?
Yes, Maurits is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Maurits?
Maurits is of Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Maurits have?
Maurits has 2 syllables (Mau-rits) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Maurits?
Maurits ranks #2,034 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Maurits?
Some ideas: Maurits Juan Valentine; Maurits Ezra Christiano; Maurits Tinus.
Famous people named Maurits?
Notable people named Maurits include Maurits Mantiri, Maurits Alex Paath, Maurits H Feonale.
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