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Mau

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Boy Name day: September 22
Origin: Latin. Meaning: the dark-skinned or the native of Mauritania.
Comes from Latin Mauritius, 'the dark-skinned' or 'the native of Mauritania'.

Name day for Mau

September 22

Why this day? Mau is a short form of Mauricio, and shares its name day.

Mau is celebrated in France, Brazil and Argentina on September 22; the United States on March 14; Italy on January 15.

The story of the name Mau

Mau is a short form of Mauricio. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — the dark-skinned or the native of Mauritania, and shares its name day, September 22.

On birth records, Mau is rarely written as such: the Maus are Mauricios (166,735 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Mauricio page. Mau is also a short form of Mauro, Maura.

Frequently asked questions about Mau

What does Mau mean?

Mau is a short form of Mauricio, which means the dark-skinned or the native of Mauritania.

When is Mau's name day?

September 22, together with Mauricio: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Mau a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Mauricio.

Mau's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 3/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Genesis42%
  2. Aldana42%
  3. Aldi42%
  4. Lana42%
  5. Isis42%
  6. Haya43%
  7. Dee43%
  8. Robustiana43%
  9. Hay43%
  10. Haydee43%

Love potential for Mau

Top 10

  1. Nancy96%
  2. Janette96%
  3. Beti96%
  4. Betty96%
  5. Juanita96%
  6. Gaby96%
  7. Beatriz96%
  8. Chantal96%
  9. Magali96%
  10. Janet96%

Bottom 10

  1. Cinty46%
  2. Cintia46%
  3. Cinta46%
  4. Cintita46%
  5. Cinti46%
  6. Peregrina47%
  7. Dafne47%
  8. Dee48%
  9. Hay48%
  10. Selene48%

Professional potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Xiara42%
  2. Gimi42%
  3. Dida42%
  4. Octavia42%
  5. Olimpia42%
  6. Roxie42%
  7. Xio42%
  8. Carlita42%
  9. Gimena42%
  10. Carla42%

Crush potential for Mau

Top 10

  1. Miria89%
  2. Liria88%
  3. Bartola88%
  4. Lisette87%
  5. Nela87%
  6. Balbina86%
  7. Maisa85%
  8. Jenny85%
  9. Betty85%
  10. Gaby85%

Bottom 10

  1. Severina42%
  2. Agosi42%
  3. Berta42%
  4. Grisella42%
  5. Bertita42%
  6. Bobbie42%
  7. Tis42%
  8. Barb42%
  9. Griselda42%
  10. Berti42%
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