Moris
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- Name
- Moris
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Moris is a variant of Maurice and Morris, both of which represent spellings of the Roman name Mauricius, derived from the Latin word Maurus. The German translation of Moris is 'the Moor', 'the dark-skinned one', or 'the dark one'.
What does the name Moris mean?
Moris is a masculine first name that is considered a variant of Maurice and Morris, which in turn are variants of the Roman name Mauricius, derived from Maurus. In German translation, this name means 'the Moor', 'the dark-skinned one', or 'the dark one'. The roots of the name trace back to the Latin term maurus, meaning 'dark-skinned', as well as to the ancient Greek expressions amaurós (ἀμαυρός) for 'dark, black, the Moor' and amáurosi (αμαύρωση) for 'burned, tanned'. Particularly in the Middle Ages, the name gained great popularity 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 popularity. Other forms include Mauritius, Mauriz, Mauro, Maur, Maurece, Mauri, Maurizio, Mauricio, Maury, Maurycy, and Maurinus. In the German spelling, Moritz, Morice, Moriz, and Moric are also common.
Where does the name Moris come from?
Moris is a masculine first name with roots in Latin, carrying the meaning 'the Moor'. The Latin
How do you pronounce Moris?
Moris is pronounced as 'Mo-ris'.
When is the name day of Moris?
The name day for Moris is celebrated on January 15 and September 22.
Popularity
In Germany, Moris is a rather rare first name, currently ranking 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was in 2005, when it reached 827th place. Over the last ten years, the name Moris has been given about 60 times, placing it at 3,122nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,299th.
Nicknames & pet names
Maus / Mo
Similar first names
Famous people
- Moris Carrozzieri (football player from Italy)
- Moris Farhi (English writer)
- Moris Fikic (footballer from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Moris Nettles (baseball player from the USA)
- Moris Tepper (artist from the USA)
- Moris Zano (English football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Moris
What is the origin of the name Moris?
Moris has its roots in Latin and means 'the Moor', which traces back to 'dark-skinned'. The name is also common in American and English.
What does the name Moris mean?
The name Moris is a variant of Maurice and means 'the Moor', 'the dark-skinned one', or 'the dark one'.
How popular is the name Moris?
Moris enjoys steady popularity in some countries, but is used less frequently than its variants like Moritz or Maurice.