Mauricio
Mauricio is a masculine given name used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries. It derives from the Latin name Mauritius, which in turn comes from Maurus and is associated with a Moor or dark-skinned person. The name has historical Christian associations, most notably with Saint Maurice, a third-century Roman army commander and martyr whose cult spread across Europe.
Usage and variants: In Spanish and Portuguese, the form Mauricio is common; in Italian it is Maurizio.
Notable people named Mauricio include Mauricio Macri, Argentine businessman and politician who served as President of
In onomastic usage, Mauricio is widely found in Latin American and Iberian contexts, often as a given