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Mau

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: September 22
Origin: Latin. Meaning: the Moor, the man with dark skin.
From the Latin Mauritius, derived from Maurus, "the Moor, the inhabitant of Mauretania," a term evoking a dark or swarthy complexion.

Name day for Mau

September 22

Why this day? Mau is a short form of Maurice, 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 Maurice. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — the Moor, the man with dark skin, and shares its name day, September 22.

On birth records, Mau is rarely written as such: the Maus are Maurices (337,740 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Maurice page. Mau is also a short form of Maud, Maude, Maurane.

Frequently asked questions about Mau

What does Mau mean?

Mau is a short form of Maurice, which means the Moor, the man with dark skin.

When is Mau's name day?

September 22, together with Maurice: 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 Maurice.

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

Top 10

  1. Joss93%
  2. Jetty93%
  3. Mado90%
  4. Tette87%
  5. Zaza87%
  6. Cédette87%
  7. Joannie87%
  8. Suze87%
  9. Claudou87%
  10. Nique86%

Bottom 10

  1. Lyzéa42%
  2. Leeloo42%
  3. Lyra42%
  4. Kaëlys42%
  5. Kali42%
  6. Ysé43%
  7. Ondine43%
  8. Melissande44%
  9. Maëlynn44%
  10. Ocy45%

Love potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Ysé42%
  2. Dune43%
  3. Leeloo47%
  4. Ondine48%
  5. Gaga49%
  6. Morg49%
  7. Luni49%
  8. Sterenn50%
  9. Océ50%
  10. Ocy50%

Professional potential for Mau

Top 10

  1. Beth96%
  2. Julou96%
  3. Martinou96%
  4. Ginou96%
  5. Berte96%
  6. Jujube96%
  7. Lienne96%
  8. Netty96%
  9. Vonvon96%
  10. Nisou96%

Bottom 10

  1. Octavia42%
  2. Carlita42%
  3. Roxy42%
  4. Scarlett42%
  5. Dyna42%
  6. Roxou42%
  7. Cala42%
  8. Shade42%
  9. Rihanna42%
  10. Zara42%

Crush potential for Mau

Bottom 10

  1. Francey42%
  2. Sim42%
  3. Simo42%
  4. Hadda42%
  5. Kubra42%
  6. Melda42%
  7. Connie42%
  8. Stance42%
  9. Franceou42%
  10. Nanou42%
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