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Mauricio

mow-REE-see-oh

Popularity

#633

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

23,818

Peak Year

#829 in 2008

First Recorded

1885

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Spanish and Portuguese form of Maurice, derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mauricio Pochettino

    Argentine football manager and former player.

  • Mauricio Islas

    Mexican actor.

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Personality Traits

CharmingFriendlyOutgoingCreative

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