Maura

Maura Meaning & Origin

About Maura
The name Maura is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "máire," meaning "bitter" or "sea." It is a feminine name that carries a sense of strength and resilience. Maura is often associated with individuals who are independent, determined, and have a deep connection to nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Maura are female.

Maura Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɔrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maura in Braille

Here's how to represent Maura in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Maura in braille

How to Spell the Name Maura in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Maura using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Maura in sign language

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