Maura

[ mawr-uh ]

noun

1. a female given name, Irish form of Mary.

Example Sentences

Tulisa is in the celebrity jungle alongside the likes of Coleen Rooney, McFly star Danny Jones and Love Island's Maura Higgins.

From BBC

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, who made her name as state attorney general by filing lawsuits against the first Trump administration, said she would defend the freedoms of her people "in the face of any attempted federal overreach."

From Salon

According to CBS News, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey — who once worked as a server — voted "no" on the ballot measure, saying it was "a well-intentioned effort brought by out-of-state interests."

From Salon

Other famous faces reportedly set to appear on the reality TV show are former professional boxer Barry McGuigan, Love Islander Maura Higgins, and radio and TV personality Rev Richard Coles.

From BBC

Maura Higgins rose to fame on ITV's dating show Love Island in 2019 and in 2023 was announced as the social ambassador for the US version of the series.

From BBC