Morriss

Morriss Meaning & Origin

About Morriss
The name "Morriss" is a variant of the name "Morris," which is derived from the Welsh name "Maurice." It is believed to have originated from the Latin name "Maurus," meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." The name "Morriss" typically signifies someone with dark or swarthy complexion, reflecting its historical association with individuals of Moorish or North African descent.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R IH0 S IH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɔrɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Morriss in Braille

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

The name Morriss in braille

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

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

The name Morriss in sign language

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