Maurya

Maurya Meaning & Origin

About Maurya
The name "Maurya" is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "Maurya," which means "belonging to the Maurya dynasty." It is a surname associated with the Maurya dynasty, an ancient Indian dynasty that ruled over a significant part of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 2nd century BCE. The name carries historical and cultural significance, representing a lineage associated with power, leadership, and the rich heritage of ancient India.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Maurya are male.

Maurya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/maurya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maurya in Braille

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

The name Maurya in braille

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

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

The name Maurya in sign language

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