Maura - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Maura \ma(u)-ra\ is of Irish origin. Variant of Mary (Latin) "star of the sea".

Maura has 3 variant forms: Moira, Mora and Morah.

For more information, see also the related name Maureen.

Baby names that sound like Maura are Marra, Mara, Maira, Mahra, Mayra and Maure.

Maura is a very popular female first name and an uncommon surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Maura. Click here to compare Maura with related baby names.