Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 07, 2024

Mauro

US Popularity Rank: 2996

Origin: Portuguese

Meaning: Moorish, African; Dark-skinned

Mauro is a boy's name that means "dark-skinned," “African,” and "Moorish." It is an Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of the Greek and Latin Maurus. Although its popularity has varied over the years, it remains a solid favorite in Italy. Mauro’s variants have crowned many a religious figure, like Saint Maurus of Glanfeuil.

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