Dark-skinned or moorish; also a diminutive of Maurice.
Mauri is a versatile name with roots in Latin, often used as a short form of Maurice or Maurus. In Finnish contexts, it is a well-established masculine name, while in other cultures it serves as a gender-neutral diminutive. It historically refers to the Moors or people from the ancient region of Mauretania.
Less common today
Mauri isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,748 in 1991.
Renowned Finnish children's author and illustrator
Prolific Finnish crime novelist
Finnish diplomat and former Under-Secretary of State
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
