Maurizio
ma(u)-ri-zio
Popularity:
11935
Origin:
Latin
Other Origin(s):
Greek,Italian
Meaning:
Moor; Dark-skinned
Maurizio is a dashing Italian name for boys with origins in Latin and Greek. A form of Mauritius, Maurizio inherits the meanings “Moor” and “dark-skinned,” once referring to people from a region in Africa called Mauretania. Famous musical figures with the name include the pop/rock artist Maurizio Arcieri, Maurizio Bianchi, who pioneered the noise music genre, and the 17th-century composer Maurizio Cazzati, to name a few. Maybe it’s Maurizio’s unique rhythm and melodic blend of vowels that inspire artistry in its bearer, giving potential for the next musical prodigy.