Maura
MAW-rah
Popularity
#1810
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
19,844
Peak Year
#430 in 1964
First Recorded
1903
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Maura is of Irish origin, derived from the name Máire, which is the Irish form of Mary, meaning "bitter" or "beloved".
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Maura Tierney
American actress
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