feminine Maura

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Origin:
greek
Name Root:
AMAURÓS > MAURUS > Mōrus
Meaning:*
This name means “moor, dark-skinned.” It is a name of ethnic origin, derived from the Latin “Maurus,” meaning “belonging to the people of the Moors,” who lived in the region of Africa called “Mauretania,” which extended from Algeria and came to Morocco and northern Mauritania. Probably the Romans gave them this name because of the dark color of the skin, in fact, amaurós (ἀμαυρός) in Greek means “moor, dark,” also the meaning of amáurosi (αμαύρωση), browning, burnishing (burned or tanned). Saint Maurus was the first disciple of St. Benedict of Nursia (512–584). The Life recounts the long journey of St. Maurus and his companions from Italy to France, accompanied by many adventures and miracles as St. Maurus is transformed from the youthful disciple of Benedict into a powerful, miracle-working holy man in his own right.

Usage

catalan
catalan
danish
danish
finnish
finnish
hungarian (magyar)
hungarian (magyar)
italian
italian
norwegian
norwegian
polish
polish
portuguese
portuguese
spanish
spanish
swedish
swedish

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russian
ukrainian
croatian
italian
portuguese (brazilian)
serbian
spanish
african (western)
french
dutch
greek
belarusian
catalan

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #1305


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #9936

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New Age Curiosities

Numerological Values: #9

A number 9 person is humane and selfless. Compassion, tolerance, idealism and sensitivity are the hallmarks of number 9. Number 9 individuals often give unselfishly to others.

Chakra Number: #9
Chakra "Pineal Gland"

The Pineal Gland is about the size of a pea, and is in the center of the brain in a tiny cave behind and above the pituitary gland which lies a little behind the root of the nose. It is located directly behind the eyes, attached to the third ventricle. This chakra is also known as the upper dan tien. The ninth chakra is an interesting chakra in that it is in this chakra that all the Christ abilities lie dormant, waiting to be released and used in the outer and inner worlds. The shift in focus at this time is toward that Christ energy and the accompanying abilities that go along with it. Hence, a great deal of work and energy is now being sent into physical reality to help the individual open up and expand this energy center.

Color meaning: Gold

It is no surprise that gold symbolizes wealth used wisely, but it is also the symbol of good health. People who favor the color gold are optimistic. The Tibetan Buddhist believes in 5 sacred stones: the crystal for light, turquoise for infinity of sea and sky, coral for life and form, gold for the golden ray of the sun, silver for the light of the moon. Gold is intimately linked with Divinity and those gods associated with the Sun. It symbolizes wealth and success.

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Notable People and Personalities

Maura Clarke (1931–1980), American Nun And Missionary
Maura Corrigan (born 1948), Justice Of The Michigan Supreme Court
Maura Davis, American Musician
Maura Hanrahan (born 1963), Canadian Author
Maura Harty (born 1959), United States Assistant Secretary Of State For Consular Affairs
Maura Johnston (born 1975), American Writer, Editor And Music Critic
Maura Murphy (1928–2005), Irish Author
Maura O'connell (born 1958), Irish Singer And Actress
Maura Tierney (born 1965), American Film And Television Actress
Maura Tombelli (born 1952), Italian Astronomer
Maura Viceconte (born 1967), Retired Italian Long-distance Runner
Maura West (born 1972), American Actress