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Muiris (male)

Variants:Maurice (M) Muirgheas (M) Muirgheos (M)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
Notes:

1. Irish Gaelic form of Maurice, from Latin "a Moor".

2. Irish short form of Muirgheas/Muirgheos, Gaelic "sea choice", i.e. "mariner".
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