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How to pronounce Maureen (maw-REEN)

Maureen

maw-REEN

MawREEN

Irish origin. Stress on the second syllable. Common in older Australians.

Notes

Irish origin. Stress on the second syllable. Common in older Australians.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Irish Gaelic
Meaning
wished-for child (from Máirín)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Mo
  • Moz
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Popularity

Common Australian girls' name in the mid-20th century.

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