Maurine

Maurine is an English feminine name, an elaborated form of Maura or a variant spelling of Maureen, both of which derive ultimately from the Latin Maurus, meaning "dark" or "Moorish," referring to someone of North African origin. The name entered English use largely through the influence of Irish Maureen, itself a diminutive of Máire, the Irish form of Mary. Maurine enjoyed modest popularity in the United States during the early twentieth century. Related forms include Maureen, Maura, and Moreen.