Mauro

The first name Mauro has its roots in the Brazilian and Italian linguistic areas and represents a variant of the late Latin name Mauricius, which in turn is derived from the name Maurus. In German translation, Mauro means 'the man from Mauretania,' 'the Moor,' or 'the dark-skinned one.'

What does the name Mauro mean?

Mauro is a variant of the late Latin name Mauricius, which originates from the name Maurus. In German, it translates to 'the man from Mauretania,' 'the Moor,' and 'the dark-skinned one' or 'the dark one.' The name has its roots in the Latin word maurus, which means 'dark-skinned,' as well as in the ancient Greek terms amaurós (ἀμαυρός) for 'dark, black, the moor' and amáurosi (αμαύρωση) for 'burnt, tanned, bronzed.' The popularity of the name increased in the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint Maurus, a disciple of Saint Benedict from the 6th century. Saint Mauritius, who lived in the 4th century and is regarded as the leader of the Theban Legion in Switzerland, also contributed to the name's spread. Other variants include Mauritius, Maurice, Mauriz, Maur, Maurece, Mauri, Mauritz, Maurids, Maurits, Maurin, Maurilio, Maurizio, Mauricio, Maury, and Maurycy, as well as spellings like Moritz, Morice, Moriz, Moric, and Morris. The name is also found as a surname.

Where does the name Mauro come from?

The name Mauro is a masculine first name with Latin roots and means 'the man from Mauretania' or 'the Moor.' Its origin is anchored in the Latin word maurus for 'dark-skinned' as well as the ancient Greek terms amaurós (ἀμαυρός) for 'dark, black, the moor' and amáurosi (αμαύρωση) for 'burnt, tanned, bronzed.' It is used in Brazilian and Italian languages.

How do you pronounce Mauro?

The name Mauro is two syllables and features a vowel-rich structure. It is typically pronounced as 'Mau-ro' [ˈmaʊʁo], with the name beginning with a diphthong that gives it expression. The rolled or aspirated 'r' adds depth to the name, while the ending '-o' creates a harmonious conclusion. Mauro has a sonorous and elegant character that is accompanied by southern warmth and a harmonious structure.

When is the name day of Mauro?

Mauro is celebrated on January 15 and September 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Mauro is among the popular masculine first names. The name currently ranks 990th on the list of most common baby names. Mauro reached its highest ranking in 1940 at 236th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 210 times as a first name, placing it 1,528th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,771st.

Nicknames & pet names

Mauretzgi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Carlos Mauro Pereira Da Silva (footballer from Brazil)
• Gustavo Di Mauro Vagenin (Brazilian football player)
• Jose Mauro Valente (Brazilian)
• Mauro Amenta (Italian football player)
• Mauro Bergonzini (Italian footballer)
• Mauro Bigonzetti (Italian ballet dancer)
• Mauro Bole (Italian mountaineer)
• Mauro Bollino (football player from Italy)
• Mauro Camoranesi (Italian football player)
• Mauro Caviezel (ski racer)
• Mauro Cioffi (Italian footballer)
• Mauro Cristofani (Italian linguist)
• Mauro Francaviglia (Italian mathematician)
• Mauro Goicoechea (Uruguayan football player)
• Mauro Hamza (fencer from the USA)
• Mauro Malang Santos (illustrator from the Philippines)
• Mauro Martini (Italian racing driver)
• Mauro Montalbetti (American composer)
• Mauro Ramos (Brazilian footballer)
• Mauro Remiddi (Italian composer)