Gender: Female
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Sea of Bitterness
Pronunciation: MAWR-uh, /ˈmɔːrə/, M AO R AH
Popularity Rank: #2,478
Maura is a variant of the name Maureen, which is derived from the Irish name Máirín, a diminutive of Máire, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'.
The name Maura is of Irish origin and means Sea of Bitterness, Maura means 'bitter' or 'beloved' in Irish., Wished-for Child, Rebellion, Sorrow, Dark, Dark-skinned, Moor, Exceptional, Beloved. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Maura is commonly found in Italy, United States of America, Ireland, and 77 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MAWR-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɔːrə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AO R AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Maura is recorded 26,325 times globally, ranking it as the 2,478th most common name worldwide.
Maura is most prevalent in Italy, with 12,611 occurrences, making it the 390th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Maura is found among 1 in every 59 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #390 | 1 : 94 |
| United States of America | #1,340 | 1 : 603 |
| Ireland | #196 | 1 : 59 |
| Mexico | #1,002 | 1 : 578 |
| Peru | #782 | 1 : 695 |
| Brazil | #1,026 | 1 : 809 |
| Chile | #773 | 1 : 656 |
| Colombia | #1,817 | 1 : 1,496 |
| Bolivia | #694 | 1 : 564 |
| United Kingdom | #2,025 | 1 : 1,229 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Maura from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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